There are many blogs on the internet devoted to the subject of renewable energy, and specifically to solar energy. In searching the web, the following six blogs are among the most unique and interesting ones that we found. Our ratings for each blog are also included.

#1
A particularly noteworthy solar energy blog is Solar Energy Rocks!. This blog primarily focuses on informing homeowners about rebates, grants, subsidies and tax credits available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The writers of the Solar Energy Rocks! blog believe that the reason that residential solar systems are not more prevalent is because homeowners are unaware of and misinformed about these incentive programs. Along with blog entries, visitors to the blog can click on their state to retrieve this information which is presented in an easy to understand format. In addition, Solar Energy Rocks! Has recently added two podcasts to their blog. This renewable energy blog can be found at http://www.solarpowerrocks.com/

Quality of content: 10
Applicability: 10
Aesthetics: 9
Frequency of posts: 10

#2
The Build It Solar is a relatively new renewable energy blog. The objective of this blog is to respond to questions that have been emailed to their website. The blog’s entries primarily deal with installation issues. Professional installers and do-it-yourselfers alike will benefit from the information offered by this blog. Recent posts regarding the building of a solar water heating system for $1000 and its continued performance will be of particular interest. Visit this blog at http://www.builditsolar.com/Blog/index.html

Quality of content: 10
Applicability: 9
Aesthetics: 9
Frequency of posts: 9

#3
Clean Technica is a renewable energy blog published by Green Options Media Production. This blog’s intention is to provide the general public with information on renewable energy options available and to describe actual applications of this technology. The Clean Technica blog is divided into categories, one of those categories being “solar energy”. Written for the lay person, blog entries to the Clean Technica blog are contributed by knowledgeable experts in the field. Visitors to the blog are encouraged to add their comments or questions, to which blog writers will respond. A recent blog post describes how a California company installed a solar power system in its warehouse facility. Other recent blogs include the U.S. Army’s solar energy system at a California base and the Energy Information Administration’s recent news of the significant increase in renewable energy in the U.S. Users may click on http://cleantechnica.com/category/solar-energy/ to be directed to the solar energy category of the Clean Technica blog.

Quality of content: 8
Applicability: 8
Aesthetics: 10
Frequency of posts: 10

#4
Powered By Solar Panels is the name of another solar energy blog. In addition to offering information about the benefits of renewable energy, this writer of Powered By Solar Panels is deeply concerned about the damage that the use of coal, oil and natural gas has done to the environment. Subjects of recent blog entries include a comparison between conventional and solar energy, an description of how solar energy works, how to generate solar house plans, and an explanation of why renewable energy solutions are necessary. Visit Powered By Solar Panels at http://poweredbysolarpanels.com/

Quality of content: 9
Applicability: 9
Aesthetics: 9
Frequency of posts: 8

#5
Get Your Green On is another renewable energy blog. The user will find recent posts pertaining to solar energy in the “green energy” category of this blog. The Get Your Green On blog is geared towards the residential home owner who is looking for increased energy efficiency in their home. Written in an easy to read style, subjects of recent posts include selecting a reputable renewable energy company, the installation of solar panels, the recent technological advancement of solar panels, the functionality of solar panels in cloudy winter months, how a solar energy system adds value to a home, how to build your own solar panels and more. The Get Your Green On blog is available at http://getyourgreenon.com/category/green-energy/

Quality of content: 10
Applicability: 8
Aesthetics: 6
Frequency of posts: 10

#6
The Residential Solar blog is published by The Solar Energy Source. The goal of this renewable energy is to educate the community, especially those uninformed, about how carbon emissions can be reduced for a cleaner environment by the use of solar energy solutions. User feedback is promoted with an email address for questions or comments. Recent entries this blog consist of the steps to take for a solar system installation, the top ten reasons for using solar panels and more. In addition to The Residential Solar blog, The Solar Energy Source also publishes several other renewable energy blogs. Visit The Residential Solar blog at http://thesolarenergysource.com/category/blog-installing-residential-home-house-solar-power-energy-electric/

Quality of content: 9
Applicability: 8
Aesthetics: 8
Frequency of posts: 6