Your solar panels performance and efficiency matters. That’s why you want to know if solar panels will work in adverse weather conditions, such as cloudy days, rainy days or snowy days. This is an important question to ask, as these weather conditions can affect your PV module energy production, and as a result - dampen the return on investment [...]
You're thinking about going the DIY solar route and want to know, "Is DIY solar worth it?" That's a good question, so that's why we put together a step-by-step guide to calculating, assessing and designing your system like a pro. So, you know exactly how much you will save before you purchase your home solar [...]
When it comes to your solar power system, the inverter is one of the most important components. It takes energy generated from the solar panel and transforms it from DC to AC energy (a more usable form of electricity). The inverter is much like the command center of your system, moving energy and monitoring its migration into the grid [...]
Net metering enables solar homeowners to balance their energy usage by exchanging energy back and forth with the electric company, usually for a credit. Net metering is a very useful tool to have when going solar. While it is possible to design a solar energy system that matches your monthly energy needs, the chances of your system over [...]
The Federal Solar Tax Credit is one of the biggest incentives for installing a solar energy system. It is available to residential and commercial systems alike and can be used to save thousands with no maximum cap – which is excellent if you have a high energy demand.What is the Federal Solar Tax Credit?The Federal Solar Tax Credit aka the [...]
*Wiring Diagram Solar technology, perhaps in keeping with the rest of the technological world, is both rapidly progressing and changing. While this means exciting new innovations, it becomes difficult and oftentimes overwhelming to understand how to go about designing your system. This matter is further complicated with commercial and hybrid solar installations. Hybrid systems can prove particularly difficult as business and homeowners [...]
Fall is officially here and the holidays are just around the corner. With the end of the year comes the last minute rush for solar systems to be installed. We have compiled a list of available components that can accommodate restrictive timelines. All components come from our Tier 1 manufactures and are sure to impress. [...]
You know of LG and Panasonic from their electronics divisions, now both big companies are manufacturing some of the best solar panels in the industry to date. Since their induction into the solar market each company has produced and delivered us high quality, top efficiency, and very reliable solar panels that continue to push the bar for what defines and makes a [...]
Summer is here, and the warm weather is perfect for installing your solar energy system. After making the decision to go solar you may feel overwhelmed with the number of options on the market. It is important to keep your budget in mind when exploring the market, and you will not have to worry about sacrificing quality for a [...]
It is important to understand exactly what you will be getting from your solar energy system over the long-term. Solar panels are one of the most costly sides of this system investment. Knowing how long you can expect your pv modules to last is critical in calculating ROI and monthly savings on your electric bill. Installers and DIY [...]