Residential

Shortages of battery materials are seeming to put the brakes on growth in EV sales. But innovation is closing in on solutions using alternative battery chemistries that will minimize the problems with the necessary raw materials. Most EV manufacturers had been opting for a combination of nickel/manganese/cobalt (NMC) for their lithium-ion batteries to get the […]

When it comes to installing a new solar system, most homeowners only think about the actual solar panels. But did you know that there are a number of enhancements that can further optimize your solar installation investment? Your solar provider may offer various add-ons like critter guards or even edge skirts. But do these add […]

Solar energy is a great investment. The federal solar investment tax credit (ITC) makes it even better. But the time to redeem the ITC at its current maximum value is coming to an end, so homeowners should act now. With the ITC, homeowners get a federal tax credit for a percentage of the cost of […]

If you are considering solar to save money on your energy bills and to use a sustainable energy source, you may have questions about your roof. Solar panels should be installed on a roof that is in good condition. It is important to assess your roof to determine if solar will be viable in your […]

Making the switch to environmentally friendly solar with SunPower® generates power for 25 to 30 years or more — it’s a long-term project. It is so important to protect your investment with a warranty. SunPower’s Complete Confidence Warranty is considered the most comprehensive in the solar industry. Here’s why. Solar warranties come in three main […]

If you’re interested in going solar, you are probably already aware of the benefits that solar energy can offer: cost savings, environmental benefits, and energy resiliency. You know that if you type in “How much does solar cost?” as a search on your phone or laptop, click unwittingly on an ad and you will set off […]

Congratulations on going solar and doing your part to reduce the number of greenhouse gases in our environment. Your SunPower® solar system will help you save money and help the environment long into the future. You are part of the movement to embrace clean energy with solar power. But now what? How do you keep […]

The home solar market is growing at a rapid rate. Homeowners are taking the control of their energy needs as the fear of power outages due to fires, extreme weather, and high demand. They want solar but want to know what the cost of energy independence will be. What things contribute to the cost of […]

In the past, there was only one answer to the question, “What’s the best direction for solar panels to be pointed?” In the Northern Hemisphere, that direction was south. Because the sun shines directly over the equator most of the time, south-facing solar panels have an opportunity to collect more sunlight and generate more solar […]

Wildfire activity and public safety power shutoffs have become common occurrences in California and Oregon, hurricanes continue to ravage states along the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, and then there’s the winter storm earlier this year that turned Texas on its head. If there’s anything the past few years have shown us, it’s that climate change is a growing concern. And […]