I tought I taw a putty-tat! I did, I did!

While that yellow Tweety was highly entertaining, today the yellow Tweeties gaining in popularity come in the form of companies, organizations, and enthusiasts bellowing everything they can about solar power on Twitter.

You can follow any or all of them and learn something new everyday about solar power, solar technology, solar events, solar programs, and more. Here are a few you might want to check out:

@5 Iron Solar Carts. Michigan-based company comprised of four entrepreneurs dedicated to “greening up” the golf industry with their solar-powered golf carts. Tweets include news and updates on what and how the company is doing along with links to other news in the world pertaining to solar power and motorized vehicles.

@13 Moon Solar Mama. From Toronto, Canada, this lady is promoting solar power, sustainable living and educating parents to spread the word to children about these topics and how they impact our daily lives. She tweets about solar events, solar power in the home (like her solar wastewater heater tank), solar jobs, and a bit of solar in the news.

@Alternative Power Blog. Tweets mainly to update blog posts on their site. Links relate to various different alternative power news and information like advances in solar technology, new solar-tech gadgets, renewable power plans and alternative power initiatives in government.

@CSP Solar. Stands for Concentrating Solar Power. This is a conference which just held its first event early in June. Updates on the board reflect news and updates about concentrated solar power, information on thermal energy storage, solar systems, conference events and more.

@DMSolar. Company that designs, builds and deploys PV-based electricity systems throughout the world. Tweets about solar panels, large solar projects around the world and planetary news dealing with solar power.

@Homemade Solar Power. Twitters here are mainly about incorporating solar power into the average person’s home and life. Updates include links to articles on solar power for the home, vehicles and personal items as well as information on grants for solar in the home, finding solar professionals, converting power systems in the home, etc.

@Ken Oatman/Good Day Solar. Self-proclaimed “Microinverter enthusiast—on the prowl for disruptive solar technologies” this Colorado-based solar fanatic Twitters on solar news, financing for solar innovations and installations and micro-inverter technology.

@LA Solar Energy. Company dedicated to increasing usage of solar power and other sustainable living choices. Twitters about green and solar happenings in and around the Los Angeles areas as well as solar news around the world.

@Open Solar. Committed to connecting people who want to learn more about solar power with those in the know. Twitters about solar news, companies and organizations that have good information available and warnings about solar scams and people/products to avoid.

@Roy Gayhart . Looking to bring high quality, low cost solar power to everyone, this California-based solar enthusiast Tweets about solar costs and news pertaining to solar energy and it’s increasing affordability.

@Solar Communities. Fairly new to Twitter, this enthusiastic company is interested in spreading the word about renewable solar energy solutions. Updates on their board include mainly links to news items about solar topics – but look for more soon as they gain experience.

@Solar Enthusiast. Each Tweet here will link you to global news about solar topics like solar gadgets, costs of solar energy and technology, government initiatives regarding solar power, etc.

@Solar_Guru. Founder of Real Goods Solar. Sharing info on PV solar power for homes and business. Tweets about great sources of solar information: books, web sites, free services, etc.

@Solar Living Institute. Promoting sustainable living practices through education. Tweetdeck for this organization include information on California solar events, links to solar newsletters, and news about solar power and other sustainable topics.

@Solar Power. Every post on their Twitter board contains a link to a news article about solar power. You’ll find topics like solar power rebate programs, government funding of solar research and development, installing solar roof panels, and advancements in solar technology.

@Solar San Antonio. These people are a non-profit 501c3 advocacy and resource center for renewable and sustainable energy. Tweets include news about their organization and what they’re up to, green/solar job availabilities, area events pertaining to solar, solar news and government bills with stipulations about solar power.
@Remodeling. Includes daily updates on CalFinder Solar’s news and tidbits on solar products, politics, incentives, and advice on going solar.

@Solar Travel Africa. A group of people will be traveling in a solar-powered vehicle this fall from London to Capetown in an effort to raise awareness and money for SolarAid, a charity that fights global poverty and climate change with solar power. Tweets mainly about solar power and its integration into our lives – I expect Tweets will chronicle the trip, too, in September.

@The Solar Company. Bay Area company encouraging people to go green with solar. Tweets from this source include many tips and advice on integrating solar power into your own home; topics like net metering, panel installation, good financial deals on solar power for the home, tax credits and rebates, etc.

@Wholesale Solar, Inc. . California-based company that Tweets (mostly with links) about solar technology and new advancements.

Posted on June 26th in Solar Information by Jennifer.