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Nov 22, 2019

Solar racking: what you need to know

Once a solar panel system is installed, you’ll generally only see the shiny new panels on your property. However, the solar racking...

Oct 24, 2019

Critter guards/bird netting for solar panels: protect your system from squirrels & birds

A surprising threat to your solar panels may be the animals that live in the area surrounding your home. Birds and squirrels can damage...

Oct 11, 2019

Is solar energy renewable or nonrenewable?

Solar energy is a growing segment of our power generation mix, and it will play an important role in the future of energy production....

Sep 19, 2019

Costs of solar after installation

For the most part, solar panel systems are “set it and forget it,” requiring very little (if any) maintenance over time – but what costs...

Jun 15, 2019

Which SCE rate schedule is best for solar? Understanding peak hours

Southern California Edison’s (SCE) new time-of-use (TOU) rate plans went into effect in March 2019, affecting the utility’s entire...

Jun 13, 2019

How solar helps the grid

There are myriad benefits to solar energy. From reducing or eliminating your electric bills to increasing your property value, and from...

Jun 3, 2019

Solar Cost Terminology: Cost Per Watt, $/W and LCOE

What should you look at to determine if you’re getting a good deal on solar? There are lots of things to pay attention to when deciding...

Apr 25, 2019

What are the best cities and states for solar in 2019?

Solar energy is taking off in the US. In 2019, the solar industry will likely surpass 2 million residential rooftops with solar panels...

Apr 11, 2019

Solar panels for boats

Owning a boat can be an expensive proposition; not only do you have to pay an upfront cost to purchase it, but you’ll also have to spend...

Apr 7, 2019

Solar power systems: what are your options in 2019?

Solar energy is not a “one size fits all” investment. Depending on your needs, you’ll have to choose between several types of solar power...

Apr 2, 2019

How roof angle can affect solar panel performance

There are a lot of factors that can affect the performance of your solar panels and the economic benefits they can generate—things such...

Mar 28, 2019

Multi-junction solar cells: what you need to know

Solar panel efficiency is improving constantly, and innovations in solar cell construction, materials, and design are at the forefront of...

Feb 8, 2019

Solar for tiny houses: what you need to know

In an effort to minimize energy usage (and possession of material items), homeowners across the country are moving into tiny houses. Even...

Jan 14, 2019

Solar permitting & inspections: an overview

Installing solar panels requires electrical and construction work. With this type of work comes safety concerns, and as such, your local...

Jan 3, 2019

Solar interconnection: what you need to know

There are a number of important steps along the path to installing solar: obtaining quotes, choosing your equipment, selecting an...

Jan 2, 2019

What is a kilowatt-hour (kWh)? What is a megawatt-hour (MWh)? The difference between kWh and kw (and

If you’ve been thinking about your energy costs lately, you may be looking into energy efficiency upgrades for your home such as...

Dec 26, 2018

How Does Solar Energy Work?

Solar energy is produced when sunlight strikes solar panels, which then turn solar power into usable electricity. This photovoltaic...

Dec 12, 2018

Half-cut solar cells: an overview

Solar technology is improving across all facets of the typical solar installation. In this article, we’ll discuss half-cut solar cells, a...

Nov 14, 2018

PERC solar cells: an overview

Solar cell technology is always evolving and improving. PERC solar cells are a relatively new innovation in the solar industry – in this...

Oct 28, 2018

How do solar panels work at night and on cloudy days?

If you’ve been wondering “do solar panels work at night or on cloudy days?, you’re certainly not alone. While they don’t work at night,...

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