If you drive past a solar job at the end of the day, you see panels on a roof. That's about ten percent of the work. The other ninety percent is the stuff nobody photographs — sealing the roof, mounting the rails, running the pipe, wiring it all together, and hanging the batteries. That's where [...]
When a solar system quits, the first thing a homeowner looks at is the roof. That's where the panels are, so that's where the problem must be. It usually isn't. Bryan called us because his Enphase system had stopped generating. Production was inconsistent and then it went to zero. The panels were fine. So [...]
Most people buy a portable generator right after an outage. The power goes out for three days, the food in the fridge goes bad, and the next week there's a generator in the garage. Then the following winter, the power goes out again and they're running extension cords through a window to keep one [...]
We like to keep our customers informed of new events and developments in solar. Here's the solar news you need to know this week! Oregon solar advocates plot path to 4 GW of solar power in 10 years The Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (OSEIA) has big plans on the horizon. Their goal is to ensure [...]
Solar power has plenty of benefits for the environment and your bank account. But with Solatubes, the benefits don't end there. Studies show that natural sunlight can improve your mood, increase your productivity, and have a positive effect on your overall well-being. What if you could bring all those benefits directly into your home? Most [...]
Once you have your solar panels installed on your roof you may wonder how often are you supposed to clean them. Being exposed to the elements, you have to take into consideration snow, rain, dust, bird poop... As panels get dirty, their energy output decreases, providing you with less energy. Dust and wind-blown pollen [...]
The next generation for solar technology development received a huge boost from the U.S. Department of Energy on Monday. $22.7 million was awarded to 23 new solar projects, targeting to significantly reduce the costs of solar installations, and allow for a variety of new solar technologies to become available. These projects focus on improving photovoltaics, grid monitoring, [...]
New horizons are breaking in renewable energy markets as Tesla is surging to take a crucial step in making advanced technology available for solar energy consumers. This is a much needed step to bring the world out from relying so heavily on fossil fuels. Worldwide energy consumption is approximately 20 trillion kWh of energy every [...]