News Category: Solar power
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How to plan the perfect solar panel installation
November 08, 2017
You've made the decision to join your neighbors and go solar. So now what? The process begins with a series of steps that can take months to complete before you can enjoy making your own power with your solar panels.
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Solar Energy on the Rise as Floridians Push for Clean, Resilient Energy and Consumer Choice
November 07, 2017
Americans are increasingly willing and able to take advantage of the benefits of installing a solar home energy system offers, including in Florida. Nevertheless, solar energy continues to be a hot, politically divisive topic in many U.S. states. The...
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Net metering solution keeps solar panel installation viable in Utah
November 06, 2017
More Americans are taking advantage of the substantial and various benefits of installing a residential solar energy system can provide – and not just because the federal solar investment tax credit is winding down. Utilities in states across the nat...
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Are free solar panels offers ever really free?
November 01, 2017
You’ve seen ads for free solar panels or free solar rooftops, but are they actually free? Companies offering free solar are actually offering zero-down solar power agreements through a loan, lease or power-purchase agreement instead of buying the pan...
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Solar battery storage
October 20, 2017
When most people think of solar battery storage, they envision off-grid solar users. Until 2017, that's been an accurate picture—but that picture is changing.
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Will my solar panels work in cloudy or snowy weather?
October 19, 2017
Solar modules need the sun to produce electricity, so in places where clouds and snow are common, how much do snow and clouds effect output?
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Best US Solar Panel Manufacturers
October 12, 2017
How do you choose the best solar panels for your home or business? It’s a question you should ask as you want your investment to last for decades and to perform to high standards.
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California Net Metering 2.0 and time of use billing
October 06, 2017
California's net metering policy has been one of the backbones that have made California the solar powerhouse of America. As of July 1st 2017, the big utilities have changed to Net Metering 2.0 (NEM 2.0) which includes some big changes.
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Who are California's best solar installers near me?
October 05, 2017
It's undeniable that California is the nation’s largest solar market. It's the nation's most populous state and it's been one of the most proactive states in the US in terms of pushing for more solar power on homes, businesses and on the larger elect...
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Should I add a solar battery bank when I install solar panels for my home?
September 28, 2017
The most common batteries used for solar electrical storage were deep-cycle lead-acid batteries. However, in recent years lithium-ion batteries like those used in everything from cell phones to power tools have caught up and Lazard reported that they...
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Are solar panels worth it for your home?
September 27, 2017
As a general rule solar power has a lot of advantages. It's good for the environment, increasingly affordable and provides a modicum of freedom from utilities.
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What is an average solar panel payback period and what would it be for my home?
September 20, 2017
A lot of people still think solar is still expensive. The truth is, the price of installing solar panels for your home has fallen drastically over the last few years and is now one of the most cost competitive forms of energy production for both util...
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