California became the first state to implement a requirement for all new homes to have solar panels on Wednesday (05/09/2018). The unanimous decision by the California Energy Commission has set the timeline for full implementation to take place in two years. The measure is sure to raise the average home cost by thousands of dollars, a figure that state officials [...]
One of the most commonly asked questions regarding module maintenance, is how to clean the panels. Dirty modules not only affect the overall aesthetic of your array, they can be less efficient as dust and debris block rays from reaching solar cells. There are companies that provide cleaning services for both residential and commercial solar arrays. If you worked with [...]
There are a myriad of tools online to assist you in determining what kind of solar power system you will need for your specific energy needs. However, complicated formulas, industry speak and new sizing terms such as kilowatts hours verses kilowatts can make the process difficult. We have complied a list of important things to remember when beginning your [...]
The controversial petition filed by Suniva after is bankruptcy has been at the center of many discussions, blogs and news articles, for good reason. The Georgia based, Chinese owned manufacturer filed a Section 201 petition under the 1974 Trade Act, asking for a $0.40 per watt tariff on imported solar cells and a price floor of $0.78 per watt [...]
Trina Solar offers innovative, reliable products that are highly efficient and backed by a strong customer centered company. Trina Solar is well known for being one of the leading companies in the solar industry for customer service. From initial installation to the end of your warranty period, they are easy to contact and have friendly and reliable support. While [...]
Panasonic solar panels currently have the highest efficiency ratings in the industry at 19.7% efficiency. What gives Panasonic the edge over their competitors, like most manufacturers their edge comes from unique and innovative technology. The HIT series features an innovative hetero-junction cell structure of monocrystalline and amorphous silicon layers. The ultra-thin silicon layers prevent recombination of electrons, which keeps energy [...]