REC Group is the leading solar panel maker in Europe and has operations in those regions as well as the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. The Norwegian firm began operations in 1996, and now its solar panels are produced in Singapore. In 2014, REC made headlines by developing half-cut cell technology, which increased the efficiency of solar panels by slicing solar cells in half. Read here: [recsolarpanels.com]

Saltwater pools take more work and can can be expensive

I love having a pool to exercise in every day. Mine is outdoor and not heated, but I prefer warm water to cold, so I was happy when we went from a light painted concrete to dark blue tile, which seems to keep the water a bit warmer in the summer. Mine is chlorine, and I enjoy it. I'm no expert on pool maintenance, but I hear salt water is better. We have a guy who comes everyday and keeps everything working well. We are hoping to start heating the water with solar next winter. When the water is too cold for me in the winter, I just use a wet suit, but it's a real pain to put on. I don't really have any tips, but encourage you to put in a pool that you will use often. Good for relaxing as well as exercise and can be a nice social feature as well.