Solar News

Renewable energy sources are by definition constantly replenished. Fossil fuels like coal or gasoline burn up and are gone, but the sun keeps shining and the wind keeps blowing no matter how many homes use them to make electricity. The main types of renewable energy sources include: solar, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, hydropower, and hydrogen. These […]

SunPower® Equinox™ is the only all-in-one, complete home solar system. With conventional solar system, it’s hard to know what you’re getting. And while installer may tout that variety as a strength, it’s more like a warning sign. Inconsistent product strategy and standards is no guarantee that you’ll be happy with the end result. Designed Down […]

A well-designed solar system can meet the majority of the electricity needs for a homeowner, but there are times when power needs to be pulled from the grid. While many energy providers give the option of net metering to cover the cost of electricity used from the local power company, it’s not available to all […]

Now in the thick of summer, the nation’s first major heatwave has brought sweltering heat and back-to-back days with record highs. Homeowners from California to New York are cranking up the AC to achieve relief. Unfortunately, turning down the thermostat also results in an increase in your utility bill. And with more people working from […]

If you’ve ever considered taking your business solar but were worried by the cost, you might find yourself in luck. Solar panel costs have steadily dropped, thanks to continually advancing technology and growing economies of scale. As it stands, the cost of commercial solar panels now puts renewable energy within reach of many businesses. Of […]

In very simple terms, figuring out “how many solar panels do I need” is a matter of dividing how much energy a solar panel can provide by how much your business uses. But you didn’t come here for “simple,” you want a real answer. Okay, let’s dig a little deeper and put some numbers into […]