Just one of the few that didn’t make the cut….

See all of our rejected ads at groSolar.com/bloopers

I’m posting a link to an interview that Grist did with Ray Kurzweil purely because it is so optimistic about the growth of solar energy.

Kurzweil, is considered a “futurist” – someone who tries to predict the future of human society or life on earth using systems thinking. He accurately predicted the growth and use of personal computers based on his law of accelerating returns. Now he is predicting that we can meet all of our energy needs from solar in 20 years.

Read more: “Futurist Ray Kurzweil isn’t worried about climate change,” by Lauren Feeney

groSolar is working with The Flying Goose Brew Pub & Grille in New London, NH to become New Hampshire’s first solar powered brewery. Check out the full release here.

This article caught my eye today about a Spanish woman who has laid claim to ownership of the sun. Angeles Duran of Salvaterra do Mino, Spain has gone to her local notary public to file papers to own the sun. As she said, “I did it but anyone else could have done it, it simply occurred to me first.”

Check out the full article at ABCnews.com: “Who Owns the Sun? Spanish Woman Lays Claim”

Some of our crew hard at working installing a 1.5 MW project at Clean Harbors in Bridgeport, NJ:

It’s that time of year where we make resolutions that are so often forgotten by the time February rolls around. So we’re going to help you with your 2011 Resolution: Consider a solar system for your home or business.


You can take very small steps towards finding out if solar power is right for you. Do the research, find out what rebates and incentives are available in your state. Resolve to find out if it can work for you with a Solar Evaluation.And then when you are ready .

TRAINING: Solar Marketing & PR (1/4/11)

Presented by: Jeff Spies – President of SolarSpies & Secretary of NABCEP – the solar industry certification agency.

Description:

Marketing is more important to a solar contractor when compared to other trades due to lack of repeat customers. Your business needs a steady stream of qualified prospects to survive and grow. With the dramatic increase in solar contractors, standing out from the crowd takes careful marketing planning and implementation. We will review the best resources and strategies that have helped successful solar contractors attract qualified customers and help make the sales process more effective. This webinar will address:

• Planning YOUR marketing program
• Target customers -residential & commercial
• Referrals
• Online Marketing
• Website, Email, Social Media
• Trade Shows & Home Shows
• Training Events
• Lead Generation Services
• Print Ads
• Outdoor Ads
• Radio & TV
• Press Releases
• Press Coverage

Type: Webinar

Cost: Free

Date: Tuesday, January 4th: 9AM-10AM PST (12PM-1PM EST) – REGISTER NOW

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar.

How much energy does it take to power a 100 watt lightbulb for a year, 24 hours a day?