In this week’s Solar News Roundup, a Pew Research Center survey indicates record interest in solar, and New York hits a big solar milestone.
Continue readingThe best of EnergySage in 2019
2019 was a big year for the U.S. solar industry: the country surpassed 2 million solar installations early in the year, California celebrated 1 million rooftops with solar this December, and in between the cost of solar reached historic lows. It was a year in which interest in solar–and energy storage–soared nationwide, but especially in wildfire-torn California.
Continue readingMeet your Energy Advisor: Anna Hagadorn
Solar can be complicated – that’s why EnergySage has a team of Energy Advisors here to help answer any and all of your solar questions. One of our expert advisors is Anna: we sat down with her to learn more about her time at EnergySage and hear some inside tips for people shopping for solar today.
Continue readingSolar news: December 13th, 2019
In this week’s Solar News Roundup, the residential solar market in the U.S. has its best quarter yet, and General Motors and LG Chem partner for one of the world’s largest battery plants.
Continue readingBreaking down the consumer demand for batteries in California
Throughout the country, interest in energy storage systems is increasing. In fact, residential energy storage installations increased 500% from 2017 to 2018, according to the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). Nowhere is this more apparent than in California, where energy storage has truly taken off.
Continue readingMeet your Energy Advisor: Jessica Rayberg
Solar can be complicated – that’s why EnergySage has a team of Energy Advisors here to help answer any and all of your solar questions. One of our expert advisors is Jessica: we sat down with her to learn more about her time at EnergySage and hear some inside tips for people shopping for solar today.
Continue readingSolar Shines on the Hill Day 2019: Recap
This week, I had the opportunity to join the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) for their Solar Shines on the Hill Day. The event is a great opportunity to show up in force in Washington DC in support of the solar industry, talking about how the solar jobs that exist throughout the country, and the financial and environmental benefits that home- and business-owners experience from solar in every state. Here’s a quick recap of what we spoke about and what we learned.
Continue readingComparing lithium-ion battery chemistries
Lithium-ion batteries are the most popular products used for solar electricity storage today. Within the umbrella category of lithium-ion batteries, there are several specific chemistries that battery manufacturers employ in their products. These chemistries each have their own advantages and disadvantages, as well as ideal use cases.
Continue readingAir source heat pumps vs. geothermal heat pumps
Did you know that you can both heat your home in the dead of winter and cool things down during the hottest day of the summer using the same system? Heat pumps are a highly efficient technology that serves the dual purpose of both heating and cooling spaces. But like other types of thermal technology, there are a variety of heat pumps to consider, and some may be better suited for you depending on your property, preferences, and heating and cooling needs. In this article, we’ll discuss the major differences between the two major types of heat pumps: air source heat pumps and ground source/geothermal heat pumps.
Continue readingSolar news: November 29th, 2019
In this week’s Solar News Roundup, Vermont utility Green Mountain Power plans to launch a blockchain-based energy marketplace, and U.S. lawmakers introduce a 100% clean energy bill.
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