Solar is a smart energy decision for homes and businesses with flat roofs, but there are a few considerations you’ll need to keep in mind as you go through the installation process.
Continue readingSolar news: November 16th, 2018
In this week’s Solar News Roundup, we take a look at some of the important changes in Congress relating to renewable energy, as well as a battery price reduction announcement from Panasonic and Pika Energy.
Continue readingPERC 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 article, we’ll dive into what PERC solar cells are and how they impact solar panel technology.
Continue readingHow do demand charges work?
In the past few years, utilities across the country — from Indiana to Massachusetts to Arizona — proposed mandatory or voluntary demand charges for residential customers. With the right resources and knowledge, it is definitely possible to reduce your monthly bill on a demand charge rate. But in many situations, including often for people with solar on their roof, demand charges can lead to more expensive bills overall.
Continue readingSolar news: November 2nd, 2018
In this week’s Solar News Roundup, Hyundai and Kia announce solar car roof products, and U.S. electricity sector emissions dropped significantly due to new solar and wind installations.
Continue readingHow 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, you will still be able to use excess electricity depending on your system. On cloudy days, they will still be able to work, generating 10-25% of their normal power output.If you choose to rely on solar panels for your home electricity use, it’s important to understand how solar panels can be a reliable source of power during night time when there is no available sunlight.
Continue readingTop solar companies in San Diego in 2019
Solar in the Golden State is hot. With favorable incentives and lots of sunshine, going solar in cities like San Diego will net you some of the best returns on investment. Read on to learn about the top solar companies in San Diego for your solar installation.
Continue readingTop solar companies in Boston in 2019
As the largest city in a hot solar state, Boston has its fair share of high-quality solar installation companies. Read on for our ranking of the top 10 solar companies in Boston, as well as some statistics on the Massachusetts solar industry as a whole.
Continue readingTop 10 solar companies in Massachusetts
Solar adoption in the Bay State is accelerating. As prices continue to fall, solar panels make more sense than ever for MA homeowners who lament high electricity prices while benefitting from strong local incentives offered to solar buyers. Selecting the right installer for your solar project is one of the most important steps in the solar process, but it can be difficult to know which installers are the highest quality. Check out our updated ranking of the top solar companies in MA, based on factors like consumer satisfaction and market activity.
Continue readingSolar news: October 19th, 2018
In this week’s Solar News Roundup, Walt Disney World turns to a brand new solar panel installation for clean electricity and Tesla takes initial steps towards a new Gigafactory in China.
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