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Solar Array Estimates by Satellite- Sungevity

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

— April 19, 2008 — Eco
If you've thought about powering your house with solar technologies, Sungevity is a new Berkley website that would be of great interest to you.

Sungevity looks for your home via satellite images after you input your adress. After pinpointing your location, the service identifies the size of your roof, gives you an estimate of what it would cost to install solar panelling, and then calculates the estimated savings.

"Once the order is placed, an off-the-shelf prepackaged solar array is shipped to the customer's door, and an installation crew is dispatched," CNNMoney explains.

"We believe that solar power should be affordable and easy to access for all homeowners," said Danny Kennedy, Sungevity President and CXO. "Much like Dell Computer revolutionized the PC industry and Netflix movie rentals, our goal to is to jump start the residential solar industry by making it simple and efficient for everyone with a view of the sun to go solar."

They offer free iQuotes, but their services start at "just" $7,500. Don't you love how they say that?

Or you can order a roll of simple solar shingles and do it yourself on the cheap!

Trend Themes
1. Residential Solar Power - The trend of using solar power for residential properties is growing, and innovative companies like Sungevity are making it more accessible and affordable for homeowners.
2. Satellite Imaging Technology - The use of satellite imaging technology to determine the suitability of roofs for solar panel installation is becoming more prevalent, enabling companies like Sungevity to accurately estimate costs and savings.
3. Prepackaged Solar Arrays - The use of prepackaged solar arrays is simplifying the installation process for residential solar power, making it faster and more efficient for homeowners.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry is experiencing growth as more homeowners turn to solar power, presenting opportunities for innovative companies to provide affordable and efficient solutions.
2. Technology - The technology industry is driving advancements in satellite imaging and other tools that make it easier to assess and estimate solar power potential, creating opportunities for companies specializing in these technologies.
3. Construction - The construction industry has the potential to benefit from the increasing demand for residential solar power, by offering installation services for solar arrays and other renewable energy systems.
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