President barack obama s decision in 2010 to install white house solar panels pleased environmentalists.
First solar white panels.
In 2010 president barack obama requested that solar panels and a solar water heater be installed on the white house.
The company s integrated power plant solutions deliver an economically attractive alternative to fossil fuel electricity generation today.
But he wasn t the first president to take advantage of alternative forms of energy atop the living quarters at 1600 pennsylvania avenue.
The story of the first solar panels at the white house took many twists and turns and although they were controversial at the time they helped start the solar revolution in this country.
From raw material sourcing through end of life module recycling first solar s renewable energy.
Greenleaf solar wants to tell you this story from the 20th century and wants to show you how it resonates in the 21st century.
First solar is a leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic pv solar solutions which use its advanced module and system technology.
Both were installed during obama s first term.
First solar s panels aren t the most efficient in the industry with 17 to 18 2 efficiency converting the sun s energy into electricity but they produce energy more of the time than commodity.