On Tuesday, March16, Owen Walcher of Nth Degree Solar Energy will give a presentation about solar to the Colorado Potato Growers of the San Luis Valley.

“My goal is to educate the farming community about the benefits of solar generated electricity.  Those benefits are both tangible, in the form of new revenue streams of income, as well as the intangibles of renewable energy, reducing our carbon foot print, helping mother earth, etc.” remarked Owen in an off the cuff interview.

The Solar 101 presentation will be delivered to get everyone up to speed on the current commercially available solar technology and teminologies. Then an introduction to Nth Degree Solar is provided followed by sample scenarios of electrical usage and possible grid-tied solar electric solutions.

To attend this presentation, contact Linda at the Colorado Potato and reserve a spot today: 719-852-3322

When: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 9 AM

There is a lot of talk about renewable energy sources, how they are cleaner, last forever, and over the long haul, are cheaper then fossil fuels.  Take a look at the following chart to see how America derives its power.

Sources of Power in USA

The folks over at Calfinder have written a great article debunking some of the comon myths about solar.

The myths they debunk:

#1 – Myth: Solar systems only work in really hot areas of the world

#2 – Myth: More pollution is generated manufacturing solar panels than can ever be offset by solar energy

#3 – Myth: Solar power is way too ridiculously expensive

#4 – Myth: Solar power cannot contribute enough energy to meet the nation’s needs

#5 – Myth: If covered with solar panels, the Sahara Desert could power all of Europe

#6 – Myth: Solar power systems are simply unreliable

#7 – Myth: You can create your own solar panel through DIY websites

Read Entire Solar Power Myths Debunked article here.