Jun 19, 2019 | Commercial Solar, Solar Power Mounting Systems
Every time I fly into a city I’m amazed at the number of naked, white, empty flat commercial rooftops that should be producing megawatts of power. Even in solar friendly cities such as San Jose there are only a few blue rooftops that one can see from the air. On this... 
Aug 14, 2017 | Business, Cheap Energy, Energy Technology, Home Improvement, Improving Solar, Solar Industry, Solar Installers, Solar Power Mounting Systems, Solar Power System, Solar Technology
With much higher volume manufacturing, prices for solar panels have come down tremendously over the past 20 years — from about $1,000 each to less than $200. But solar panels are still very time consuming to install on a roof in a way that will last 25+ years... 
Apr 25, 2017 | Energy Saving Tips, Home Improvement, Improving Solar, Maintenance Tips, Residential Solar, Solar Power Mounting Systems, Solar Power System, Solar Power System Maintenance
] When someone gets a new rooftop solar installation, the second question they always ask is “how often do I need to clean my solar panels.” We’ll answer that question on this week’s show — taking into account the different effects of rain, dust and electric rates... 
Apr 9, 2017 | Battery Storage Systems, Business, Economics, Energy Politics, Energy Saving Tips, Energy Technology, Government, Improving Solar, LED, Maintenance Tips, News, Residential Solar, Solar Industry, Solar Installers, Solar Marketing, Solar Power Mounting Systems, Solar Power System, Solar Safety, Tax Incentives
Almost all solar panels sold in the U.S. carry a 25 year warranty, most inverters are guaranteed for 10 to 25 years, and as long as you get occasional heavy rain your panels do not need regular cleaning. So if you are thinking about solar for your home, the most...