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California Requires Solar on all New Homes

Jul 24, 2018 | Architecture, Battery Storage Systems, Energy Politics, Energy Technology, Residential Solar, Solar Power System

California continues to lead the country when it comes to clean and inexpensive energy. Here is an example – In May the California Energy Commission passed a rule that goes into effect on January 1, 2020 that requires solar on all new homes. The rule applies to all...

What are the best solar panels?

Jun 27, 2018 | Energy Technology, Solar Power System

What are the best solar panels? That’s a question we are asked all the time. When customers look for the “best” solar panels they consider efficiency, reliability, quality and cost. Cost and efficiency are closely related – all solar panels generate the same...

What Do You Do When Your Solar Inverter Dies?

Apr 3, 2018 | Energy Technology, Maintenance Tips, Solar Power System

We’ve been installing rooftop solar panels and solar inverters for almost 20 years. Solar panels are incredibly reliable – guaranteed for 25 years with an expected life of over 30. But solar inverters (the box of electronics that converts DC solar power to AC...

Solar and Storage in Hawaii with Marco Mangelsdorf

Mar 27, 2018 | Battery Storage Systems, Solar Power System

Solar is clean and renewable and cheap. So more solar is better for everyone…except your local utility. Keep in mind that utilities generate their profits from selling electricity and building generation, transmission and distribution assets. When electricity...

From Solar Thermal to Integrated Battery Storage – Interview with Jeff Brown

Dec 26, 2017 | Energy Technology, Solar Industry, Solar Power System, Solar Technology

Some people just love riding the “solar coaster” – both the exciting up times and the death-defying plunges…usually from some totally unexpected outside force. It’s great to hear from industry veterans who have managed to thrive through both good times and bad. Our...

The Solar Eclipse Is Increasing Solar Prices

Aug 21, 2017 | Energy Politics, Energy Technology, Improving Solar, Solar Power System, Solar Technology

Millions of Americans were using cereal boxes, telescopes, and flimsy plastic solar viewing glasses to witness the Solar Eclipse on August 21. But for workers in the solar industry — as well as homeowners and businesses who are considering rooftop solar – an...