We’ll get straight to the point. If you pick the wrong installer, yes, it’s very likely your solar will leak. Maybe not immediately, in the first or second year, but we’ve seen far too many cases of poorly installed solar to think otherwise. ...
We know that a major concern for homeowners wanting to take the first steps of major home renovation projects is about the time it will take. We get it, you’re busy! Luckily, solar installation is a pretty quick job for its massive payoff. It’s pretty...
Can’t I Install My Solar Panels Anywhere I Want? Whether you’re trying to build a garden or planning where you want your tool shed positioned, location is extremely important. In order for the garden to flourish, it must receive the appropriate amount of sunlight and...
It depends on how much electricity you use. Two homes the exact same size will use different amounts of electricity and therefore require different size systems. Major electrical loads within a home are air conditioners, electric heaters, pools, and other heating...
Are Fossil Fuels Our Friend? Fossil fuel has been around for millions of years. They have been used for powering countless things such as our household, businesses, manufacturing, and our cars to name a few. Our dependency has dated far back in time and continues even...
Removing Snow is Part of Maintenance Just as you need to make sure you check on the roof every so often for debris and do a bit of cleaning, snow removal is equally important. If you want your solar panel system to function and continue to produce power throughout the...
We are asked fairly often: Can I add more panels to my system down the road? How difficult is it to upgrade? There are many factors to consider in upgrading a system. Panel size, inverter capacity, and space are going to be the biggest deciders. As far as possible,...
Are there additional ways to increase the amount of energy drawn from solar panels? Many people who own solar panels on their homes tend to want to find ways to increase and maximize their potential of converting more sunlight into energy. One of the questions I came...
Most utilities in California currently offer net metering, which effectively allows you to bank your energy until you need it, virtually eliminating your electric bill. Net metering lasts for a whole year, so you can build credit in the summer for those darker winter...
What happens to solar panels at night? In order for photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity, there must be sun. At nighttime, when the sun makes its daily round across the globe to provide other areas with sunlight, solar panels also go into sleepy...
