When considering solar power for a home, all the aspects need consideration. While a financially sound decision for homeowners, solar energy experts know that other facts, along with the ROI of solar, make photovoltaics a sound investment. Saving money may be one of the main reasons individuals and companies invest in solar. However, it isn’t the […]
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From Smart Homes to Smart Businesses: Solar’s Part
The transition to the smart home has increased awareness and triggered a shift in businesses. Electricity has become an essential part of everyday life. Businesses without electricity to power data centers, cloud computing and everything in-between become powerless, making a reliable electricity supply critical. Historically, environmentally friendly upgrades have proven unprofitable. However, solar power can […]
Why Emergency Prep Isn’t Just for Preppers: 7 Must-have Items
Emergency preparation often has a connection with the zealous prepper who hoards rolls of toilet paper and water to outlast the next zombie apocalypse. While having fuel, food and water for the next ten years is a stretch for most, the government does recommend storing at least three days of essentials for an emergency. An emergency […]
Intro to Solar Savings Calculators
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 long-term savings that the solar array is going to produce for […]
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. Not all solar products are equal. The cheapest products are often of low quality. One of the reasons purchasing cheap solar panels is a problem is they don’t last as long. Often cheaply made solar panels also aren’t […]
Residential Solar Benefits
In the solar industry, there are three main divisions of solar: 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 businesses and utility companies have installed the largest share of solar, residential solar is a […]
The Art of Choosing a Solar Company
There are a plethora of solar installation companies, and the differences in these companies can sometimes be difficult to determine. One of the major differences between competing solar companies is the different types and brands used for each aspect of the solar installation; from solar panels to inverters and kinds of backup options. Another big […]
Should I Get Solar Panels Now or Wait?
Homeowners interested in solar panels for their home at some point have asked themselves when is the best time to get solar. 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 […]
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 […]
