Solar Direct capitalizing on the growing interest in going green 
A local company that designs and builds solar products is enjoying booming sales and high interest from consumers wanting to purchase renewable energy products.

Local Home Is Solar Pioneer 
The pretty house on North Ridge Street in Southern Pines doesn’t look like a power plant. But it does make electricity from the sun. As near as anyone can tell, the camellia-studded residence at 165 N. Ridge St. is the first photovoltaic (PV) solar electric-generating power plant in Moore County.