News Category: Solar energy
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Can installing solar panels for home eliminate my entire electricity bill?
April 05, 2019
Minimizing the carbon footprint is a primary motivation for adopting solar power technology, especially now as the world is seeing the effects of climate change. Another reason why people migrate to solar energy is to save on energy bills. Indeed, so...
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Do I Need a Solar Charge Controller for My Solar Array?
April 04, 2019
Solar charge controllers are primarily used in off-grid solar systems. If you’re planning on installing solar in a remote location like an off-grid cabin, or in a mobile setting like on a motorhome or over-landing vehicle, you’ll likely need a solar...
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How do solar panels work? Your top 10 solar questions answered
April 03, 2019
Learn how solar panels work & save you money. See if you need a home battery system with your solar system. Expert savings guide to solar panel installation.
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High efficiency solar panels: what are they and do they matter?
April 02, 2019
Are high efficiency solar panels best for you? Discover which type of solar system is best for you and if you can save on your solar panel installation.
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Tesla's Magic Model 3 Numbers, $35k Standard Option, Less Than a Month Wait
March 13, 2019
Last week Tesla announced that it's now offering its lowest price car, the Model 3 at $35,000, making it the cheapest EV on the market. Story would discuss what it means for customers. It would also talk about how many cars the company is producing o...
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What Energize CT rebates, loans & incentives can I use in 2020?
February 26, 2019
Energize Connecticut offers several programs to help you improve energy efficiency and save money on your energy bills. Solar in CT is another great option.
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How to calculate an exact solar panel payback period for your home
February 25, 2019
Curious as to how long it will take to break even on solar panels for your home? Here's how to see the cost, savings & payback time you would get if you install solar panels on your specific home.
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Community solar farms vs. rooftop solar power: which is best?
February 21, 2019
Community solar farms and virtual net metering offer many advantages. Does this make them a better deal than rooftop solar panels? We take a look.
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Solar Marketing: Can I generate my own solar leads through online marketing?
February 18, 2019
It is tough to generate any volume of solar sales leads from an individual website without spending a lot of money on content creation, journalism and link building. There are really only three companies in America that have a large volume of organi...
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What is Virtual Net Metering and who is it for?
February 12, 2019
Virtual Net Metering enables community solar & other 'shared solar' models. A whole new segment of the US market can now access the benefits & savings of solar.
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Consumer reports on solar panels: What can I learn from them?
February 06, 2019
See how the top consumer resources and review sites can help you choose the best solar panels and solar companies for your solar installation.
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Can a solar system power your home and still charge your electric car?
January 30, 2019
Getting an EV will increase your electricity usage. See how much power your EV will use, and how many solar panels you need to power both your home and EV.
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