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There are several important themes that today’s homeowners might be considering when it comes to their solar panels and solar power generation, and one of these in many cases is storage. There’s more to solar power than simply producing the required energy, and one of the biggest pieces of the puzzle involves how this energy is stored for future use. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’re here to offer a wide range of commercial and residential solar power services, including the installation and use of the Tesla Powerwall battery backup – a modular system that provides fantastic storage capacity plus a 10-year warranty and tax benefits that often help offset the up-front costs involved. Why does solar storage matter, how...

For anyone who has owned solar panels in the past, or even many considering solar power installation in the near future, it’s generally understood that direction is important in this field. Specifically, the ability of solar panels to point south, where they will receive the maximum possible sunlight and therefore create the maximum amount of energy, is vital for many solar panel installations – but it’s important to realize that the simple direction of the panels is not the only important variable here. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’re happy to offer both commercial and residential solar panel installation services, including the utilization of the Tesla Powerwall battery backup. We assist our clients with every part of solar panel installation,...

There are several questions new solar panel owners tend to have, and one of the most common is regarding cleaning and maintenance needs. Do solar panels need to be cleaned regularly? If so, how often, and how should this be done? It’s natural to wonder about these elements, both for general aesthetics and, more importantly, for ensuring that your panels stay free of dirt and able to optimize their performance – and within this realm, it’s definitely important to keep your panels clean. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’re proud to not only provide a huge range of residential and commercial solar panel installations and other services, but also expertise on how to utilize and care for any of our...

We’re asked a number of common questions when discussing our solar power options with clients, and one of the most frequent areas here revolves around timing. From the concept and design phase up through installation and related themes, it’s completely understandable that prospective solar clients want to have an idea of how long the process of installing solar panels will take on their home or commercial building. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’re happy to answer these questions and more for any of our residential or commercial solar power installations, service or other solutions in Salt Lake City and other parts of Utah. While the precise timing of a solar panel installation will vary somewhat between clients, there are a...

Whether you’re a longtime beneficiary of solar panels, someone interested in obtaining solar power, or even just an average citizen who has read about solar power generation in the past, chances are its environmental benefits have been one of the top talking points you’re exposed to. This is with good reason: Solar power is enormously beneficial to the sustainability movement, helping move huge chunks of society away from dependence on finite resources and toward clean, renewable energy sources. At the same time, while most people understand broadly that solar power is good for the environment, fewer know exactly why this is the case. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’re here to not only provide both commercial and residential solar panel...

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on solar shingles as they compare to solar panels. Describing smaller-scale panels that are permanently attached to the roof of a home or other property, solar shingles are a newer piece of technology in this realm, one that may be beneficial for some – but also may not make sense for many others. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’re here to help for those who are choosing between different types of solar power installation, both in commercial and residential settings. While much of part one of our series went over some of the basics and potential benefits of solar shingles, today’s will dig into some...

As the world of solar power has expanded, so has the range of products available within it. One good example of a product that’s closely related to solar panels you’re likely familiar with, but is not technically the same: Solar shingles. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’re happy to provide a wide range of both residential and commercial solar power solutions, plus information on all the latest solar technology out there and which parts of it might be right for your needs. While solar shingles are a somewhat newer addition to the solar lineup, there are some situations where they might be the ideal purchase for you – but also some others where sticking to traditional solar panels is the...

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on what’s known as utility inflation and its impact on electricity prices. Said prices have been consistently rising across the board in recent years based on several factors, some of which we already went over and some of which we’ll touch on here – but those who have installed solar panels and transitioned to a reliance on solar power can escape this cycle. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’re here to help. We perform a variety of both commercial and residential solar panel installations and related services, including use of the Tesla Powerwall battery backup that allows you to remove your reliance on your local power grid...

There are several potential benefits that come with installing solar panels and moving your energy reliance to solar power, and one of these is avoiding what’s known as utility inflation. This refers to the simple fact that energy prices, particularly electrical prices, have risen by an average of about 3% per year over the last several decades when you’re going through typical utility companies, something home and property owners should be considering in terms of their costs – and an area where solar power can make a major dent. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’re proud to offer both residential and commercial solar power installation and numerous related services, including assistance with electricity usage themes and how solar benefits you...

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on the variables you should be considering while comparing price quotes and estimates from different solar power companies. Just like any other major home service, it pays to get multiple such quotes when considering a significant investment in solar power, and there are a few important factors to be keeping closely in mind as you do so. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we’re happy to see our residential and commercial solar power services compared to our competitors – we want all our prospective clients to get the very best in solar equipment and service, for starters, but we’re also very confident we’re the ones best-suited to provide...