LA Solar Group has been installing solar panels since 2011, with current installations spanning three states: California, Nevada, and Texas. Over the past 10 years, they’ve installed about 25,000 systems and approximately 625,000 solar panels and in recent years, they’ve expanded their business to offer their own line of solar panels as well. So why did LA Solar decide to join the solar manufacturing industry? And how do their panels compare to other leading panel brands? In this article, we’ll explain what you need to know about LA Solar Group and the products they offer.
Continue readingHow many watts does a TV use?
In many homes, our televisions are on for many hours of the day. While not as power-hungry as appliances like air conditioners or washing machines, it’s important to know how much electricity your TV uses when you’re looking at your whole home’s energy usage.
Continue readingHow solar panel cost and efficiency have changed over time
Solar panel technology has been around in some form for a long time – Bell Labs invented the first useful solar cell more than 60 years ago, and scientists have known for centuries that the sun can be used to produce energy. However, it’s only in the last ten years or so that solar photovoltaics (PV) has really taken off as a renewable energy source. There are two major factors influencing the technology’s growth: the steady improvement of both solar panel cost and solar panel efficiency over time.
Continue readingWhy is solar more expensive in the US than in other countries?
The cost of solar has plummeted in the US over the last five years. With solar prices dropping to an average of $2.77 per Watt for residential solar shoppers, the industry has hit a very important and impressive milestone. However, the cost of solar in the US remains higher than the cost in other countries, most notably Australia. But just how much less expensive is solar in Australia, and is it possible for the US to slash solar costs even further?
Continue readingWhat is the difference between continuous and startup power?
As you compare options for energy storage systems, there are a few key technical specifications to focus on and questions to answer. How much energy can the battery store? How much of your home can the battery power, and for how long? Can the battery keep powering some or all of your home if the grid is down? And can your battery provide a momentary burst of power large enough to start up your largest appliances, like your air conditioner?
Continue readingHow many watts does a clothes dryer use?
Although you may only use your dryer once every few days (or even less), it can still use an impactful amount of electricity. While not quite as power-hungry as appliances like air conditioners, dryers use more electricity than washing machines, and it’s important to know how much electricity your dryer uses when you’re looking at your whole home’s energy usage.
Continue readingHow do solar panels work? The science, explained
Solar panels use the sun’s energy to generate usable electricity. At a high level, solar cells interact with incoming light to generate an electrical current through the “photovoltaic effect”. In this article, we’ll break down exactly how solar panels produce renewable energy for your home.
Continue readingSolar panels for home: what to know about residential solar panels
Over the past decade, home rooftop solar use has exploded around the country as home solar becomes a very popular investment. Homes and businesses across the country are transitioning away from a fossil-fueled electricity grid towards a clean energy economy, driven by a need to reduce emissions in a time of global climate change. Amidst this period of energy reform, rooftop solar panel systems for houses are taking off at a remarkable rate. It’s time to give residential solar the credit it deserves.
Continue readingPhasing out 3G networks: what could it mean for your solar system?
When you read about cellular networks, you likely automatically think about cell phones – but did you know that these networks also support remote monitoring capabilities of solar systems? In 2022 all major mobile carriers – including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon – are shutting down their 3G networks, impacting a number of solar system owners in the U.S. who installed 3G modems as a part of their solar panel system. In this article, we’ll explain what you need to know about the 3G shutdown and the steps you can take to upgrade your solar system’s cellular modem if your installation is impacted.
Continue readingTop myths about solar
At EnergySage, we hear a lot of solar myths. Here are some of the top ones most in need of busting.
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