News Archive for 2017
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What is the best way to buy solar panels
December 20, 2017
Our new online solar estimator has reinvented the way that Americans buy solar panels for their homes
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Compare solar panel savings with different purchasing options (cash, loan, lease)
December 19, 2017
Home and property owners across the U.S. continue to install solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems at a rapid pace, and they're increasingly purchasing their systems outright as opposed to leasing them or signing a power purchase agreement (PPA) wit...
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California's latest self-generation incentive program gets off to a flying start, but does it make battery storage economic?
December 18, 2017
"Behind the utility meter,” battery-based energy storage systems, California's latest Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) got off to a flying start in May.
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Searching for the Best Solar Installer in the City of Angels
December 11, 2017
More solar energy capacity has been installed in Los Angeles than any other U.S. city, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission pointed out in a May 25, 2017 letter recommending that the city amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code to require that solar...
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Research now shows solar adds value to real estate
December 10, 2017
An increasing number of studies are showing that solar power is adding value to homes when they’re sold. However, the studies are still limited in scope to a handful of states, but the experience in those markets shows that it’s likely to happen in m...
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Solar Carports, Incentives and the Investment Tax Credit—It’s Complicated, Kinda
November 29, 2017
Solar carports and canopies are ideal solutions for solar power when rooftop solar might not work, but as the Investment Tax Credit incentive has evolved what's covered in terms of solar carports has changed. Here's what you should know.
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What is solar panel efficiency and does it matter?
November 22, 2017
Solar panel efficiency might seem opaque. But whether you choose ci-Silicon modules or thin-film solar modules, it can determine how well your system works.
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How much will the right solar power system cost for your home?
November 15, 2017
The most common types of solar energy systems for homes are grid-connected, grid-connected with energy storage (also called hybrid solar), off-grid (also called stand-alone), and DC systems.
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Calculate your solar savings while South Carolina solar incentives remain
November 11, 2017
Solar energy installations and capacity in South Carolina have taken a turn for the better since enactment of the state Distributed Energy Resource Program Act in 2014, and they have been rising since.
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A complete review of the Tesla Solar panels offerings in 2020.
November 08, 2017
All over the US homeowners have opportunities for going solar now. But three alone, SolarCity, Sunrun and Vivint Solar, have together installed about half of all the solar rooftops in the US. So if you’re considering one of these companies, here’s wh...
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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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