SEPCO-Solar Lighting's Blog on Renewable Energy and Green Ideas: Green Ideas

How Have Solar Panels Improved Over The Years?
While it might seem like it, solar panels are not a new invention. In fact, they were first invented in the late 1800s, which seems like an incredibly long time ago for a..

Advantages and Benefits of Solar Power Systems
In 2012, I went to Wiki Answers to help provide you with a post on the Solar Power Advantages and Disadvantages. In the last three years, a lot has changed in the solar industry,..

Let’s Have a Green Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has evolved over the last couple of generations. It has become more of a time of commercialism and less about giving thanks for all the wonderful things in our lives,..

The Economic Opportunity of Renewable Energy Jobs
Right now, the economy is in a difficult place. As companies still struggle to recover from the hits of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus and all its variations continue to spread...

Are LED Lights Bad For Your Health? And Other Myths Debunked
There are a lot of negative rumors swirling about LED lights. Some claim that these lights have numerous ill effects despite evidence that says otherwise. In fact, modern LED..

Urban Energy Independence and Public Sustainability
As climate crises like the Texas winter freeze or the blistering heatwave that hit the Pacific Northwest become more common, individuals and municipalities alike are recognizing..

Technological Innovations that can Make the World Go Greener
“We’ve not inherited the earth from our fathers; we’ve borrowed it from our children.” This unique quote from an old environment magazine echoes sentiments expressed by the..

5 New Solar Power Technologies in 2021
In the last forty years, there has been a dynamic increase in the use of solar energy in the United States. As recently as 2018, an additional 10.6 GW of solar power was..

Benefits of Choosing Solar Lighting
Solar lighting systems provide security and illumination in needed areas when grid power is unattainable or costly to bring to a site. It is also great in applications where a..

6 Ways to Reduce Carbon Footprint for Businesses
Do your bit for the environment and reduce your carbon footprint by following these six tips. You’ve likely heard the phrase ‘carbon footprint’ before, it’s a buzzword many..

5 Methods to Cut Energy Costs Effortlessly
Business owners in the United States spend around $60 billion on energy annually. Finding ways to reduce monthly operating costs should be one of your main goals. While this may..

Independent Power Producers – Can They Boost Profitability?
Sites eager to boost their mining power and power generation reliability may benefit from contracting an independent power producer. Although short-term power solutions have their..