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Every solar homeowner wants to know what the average DIY solar power system will cost. We looked at the average PV system size throughout the U.S., aggregated costs throughout multiple priced sola ...

VSTrina and Conergy are two high quality solar manufacturers that often get overlooked due to lesser brand awareness from both  homeowners and installers when putting together a solar array. The ...

Here is our top ten solar states for 2014 solar energy system installations. *Image courtesy of  seia.org 1) California In 2014 California installed an impressive 4,316MW of s ...

Unirac manufactures high-quality racking equipment for both residential and commercial solar energy systems. Their racking is known for being well constructed and suitable for a number of site con ...

IronRidge and SnapNrack are two of the biggest names in solar racking. If you are new to solar, or are simply looking for the best racking system, it can be difficult to determine which racking ...

Enphase Energy is a solar inverter technology innovator, founded in California in 2006. In June of 2008, they introduced the first microinverter system for solar energy systems. The rest, as t ...

*Two Phase Trojan Battery BankWhen installing an off-grid or hybrid PV array, sizing the battery bank can be a complicated process, and oftentimes, research leads to more questions than answers. Th ...

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 ...

SolarEdge Inverters are one of the most popular and highest quality string inverter solutions for any residential or commercial PV array. The affordability matched with reliable, long-ter ...

Solar energy technology has progressed rapidly in recent years, less than a decade ago the maximum output for residential solar panels averaged less than three hundred watts. Today, modules 400w ...

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 co ...

New York, yellow taxis, subway stations, that east coast charm, and now food carts with solar energy. Current food carts run off of diesel generators, which produce high levels of green house gas ...

The summer season means warm weather and plenty of sunny days across the United States. It is also the best time of year to install a solar array on your residential or commercial property. With th ...

2 Year Anniversary of Solaris-Shop.Com April 23rd, 2016 marks the 2nd Anniversary of Solaris Technology Industry, Inc., the day after the 46th Anniversary of Earth Day! We are excited to be a par ...

Often we get asked when planning and designing a new photovoltaic array, “Which Solar Panels and Inverters do we recommend to use?”The short answer is, it really depends on your energy needs a ...

Very few people have not heard Tesla's exciting news about their new Powerwall battery. The Powerwall works hand in hand with home solar applications, offering power solutions both at night and dur ...

SMA is well known in the solar industry for their Sunny Boy string inverter series, which is both reliable and highly efficient. One of their lesser known products is the Sunny Boy microinverter, wh ...

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. Kn ...

*Roof Top Solar ArrayAs the cost of solar arrays continues to decrease, home solar systems have become more obtainable for many homeowners. Furthermore, the affordable cost offers a great ROI over ...

*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 become ...

Commercial power plants are beneficial for both individual companies and entire communities. Large scale commercial solar installations can be used to power large commercial buildings or provide re ...

SMA America is a leading global specialist for solar inverter system technology, providing solutions for commercial and residential systems alike. Residential owners may be familiar with SMA’s ...

Although New York only has four peak hours of sun a day, the state is rapidly becoming a leader in renewable energy installations including solar, solar water heaters, and wind. Although homeowners ...

Energy storage is a time-consuming process, from research to maintenance, battery backup systems are oftentimes difficult to size, very expensive, and require a great deal of maintenance. Fur ...

Canadian Solar and Hanwha Q Cells are well known for manufacturing and delivering quality, value-based poly and mono solar panels. As the adoption of solar has gradually increased, so has the de ...

Solar does more than simply reduce or eliminate your energy bills. It also increases the value of your home or business to install a PV array. According to research done by the National Renewable E ...

Longi Solar and TrinaSolar are among the leading manufacturers of value-based, high efficiency solar modules. Both companies offer their modules at an affordable price point, making them an att ...

With the rising utility costs and power outages in the United States, it is no surprise that more home and business owners are turning to hybrid solar energy systems. Hybrid systems are grid tie ...

Solar shingles have had a short but troubled history, the shingle tiles have been difficult to install, highly inefficient, and have been recalled numerous times due to causing roof fires. Th ...

How to Size Your Solar Energy System   Now that you have gathered all the necessary information, we can begin to size your solar energy system. Our calculation formula will sho ...