Everyone wants to save money. Saving money is the reason Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in America. However, for big-ticket items, calculating the best deal is a little more complicated than finding the lowest price. It requires looking at the savings that the solar array is going to produce for the […]
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Why You Should Avoid Cheap Solar Companies
Finding the best deal doesn’t necessarily mean the lowest price. This concept is especially true for solar. Solar products are not equal in quality. Products at the cheapest price often also low quality. Purchasing cheap solar panels is a problem because they don’t last as long. These solar panels are often not as durable and […]
Why Homeowners Should use a Residential Solar Company
In the solar industry, there are three main divisions of solar. These include utility, commercial, and residential solar. When looking for solar, homeowners have two options. They can opt into their utility’s solar program, or they can find a residential solar company. Although business and utility companies have installed the largest share of solar, residential solar […]
The Art of Choosing a Solar Company
Choosing a solar company is a process. There are a plethora of solar companies, and the differences in these companies are even harder to determine. There are different types and brands used for each aspect of the solar array installation. Getting the most out of the search for the best solar company means looking at […]
Should I Get Solar Panels Now or Wait?
Most interested in solar have asked themselves when is the best time to get solar at some point. Solar is an investment, which means there are several factors to consider. As with other investments, it is wise to consider all of the factors involved before jumping in. Taking an in-depth look at these factors increases […]
The Comparative Cost of Solar Arrays
Investing in solar requires looking at costs in a different way. Although a big-ticket item, what it will save in comparison to the alternative is appealing to many. The price of solar is better than it has ever been, but that doesn’t mean it is worth it. When it comes to purchasing solar, there are […]
Defining the Renewable Energy Portfolio
In America, energy portfolios help make solar a viable option, but not everyone knows what this term means. Every industry has terminology only understood within it. These terms can be detrimental when the terminology impacts others outside the industry. Renewable energy portfolios are one of these terms. A Renewable Energy Portfolio is more than a solar term […]
Separate Yourself From Investor-owned Utilities With Solar
Utility companies have monopolized the electric industry. However, with the emergence of residential solar, this is changing. Solar gives people a choice. It frees customers from the shackles of an ever-increasing electric bill. To understand what solar can provide, let’s look at what traditional power is missing. Types of Electric Utility Providers Within the energy […]
Solar Panel Reliability: A Close Look
Electricity is a big deal. It powers our homes and the lifestyles we lead. Electricity, however, wasn’t always such an integral part of our lives. Even after the invention of electricity, few had accesses to it. It took another fifty years after Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb before the public started to power […]
The Ideal Location for Solar Panels
Although, where in the world a solar installation is done plays a part in how much sunlight solar panels will receive. There are many places with less sun and a thriving solar industry. For example, most of Europe averages a couple hours of peak sunlight a day. However, this didn’t stop Germany from leading the […]
Solar Panels Increase Home Value
Home value has a tendency to fluctuate. This has quite a bit to do with the economy in the area. However, this isn’t the only determining factor. The supply and demand for homes is a teeter-totter always going up or down. Some of the influences on this swing in home value are location, amenities and […]
Why Solar Panel Kits Don’t Compare to a Customized Array
Many have taken on some amazing DIY projects. Refinished/repurposed furniture, home improvements and life hacks are all over the internet. These are great feats of accomplishment that have saved money for these individuals. However, some DIY projects require specific skill sets that not everyone has. Solar installations are one of these projects. Solar panel kits […]
