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Your rooftop solar panel system will not produce energy at maximum capacity if any portion is shaded during peak daylight hours. When the sun can’t reach your photovoltaic array, the solar cells can’t harness any energy, and that means your PV system can’t make any electricity. So if you have shade problems, you’ll have to lean […]

Many people with solar homes love being able to save energy — especially during the holidays. Decorating is a beautiful way to celebrate the season, but holiday lights use a lot of electricity. Fortunately, solar homes can be both festive and frugal. We have put together a few practical tips for saving energy with your holiday lighting displays this year. Switch […]

Despite what you may hear, adopting solar power probably won’t require any significant modification of your lifestyle. Switching to solar power doesn’t mean you must also switch to an eco-friendly lifestyle. You don’t have to be a die-hard environmentalist to invest in a home PV system — and most solar customers today are more interested in saving money than going green anyway. You Don’t […]

Commercial solar power has the potential to save almost any business thousands of dollars every year. And since today’s consumers support eco-friendly companies, installing a photovoltaic system offers a powerful marketing advantage. More and more businesses throughout the Intermountain West are investing in solar, cutting their electricity costs while at the same time demonstrating a commitment to renewable […]

As solar installation experts for more than a decade, we’ve heard our share of horror stories from our customers. Apparently, some photovoltaic contractors don’t hold themselves to a high standard. As a trusted industry leader, Intermountain Wind & Solar believes every professional solar contractor should be straightforward and honest. If you plan to install a PV panel system, look out […]

The U.S. solar energy storage market is alive and thriving — and not just for off-grid photovoltaic installations. According to a new report from GTM Research, the residential battery market is shifting gears in 2017. This year will be the first time that energy storage for residential grid-tied PV system installations across the country outnumbers storage deployments for off-grid home […]

Sure, installing a solar energy system costs money, but like they say, you’ve got to spend money to make money. According to a recent survey by EnergySage, an online solar information marketplace backed by the U.S. Department of Energy, 40 percent of consumers think that a solar energy system is a good investment, and another 40 percent aren’t sure […]

Solar PV energy adoption is growing exponentially, according to the latest U.S. Solar Market Insight Report. Every quarter, GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) analyze industry data to provide a view of the photovoltaic market. The newest report reveals that the second quarter of 2017 was the second-largest ever, with an 8 percent year-over-year increase in […]

Most homeowners who install residential PV systems choose to add a solar monitor. Chances are, you’ll probably want one, too. Every kilowatt of electricity your photovoltaic array produces represents savings to you. So even if the amount of energy your household uses doesn’t seem all that interesting now, you’ll definitely care about it once you go solar. Monitoring your photovoltaic power output can be satisfying, and it will […]

Boosting solar panel efficiency is always on the minds of photovoltaic manufacturers. Improving the efficiency of photovoltaic modules helps increase sales and boosts the bottom line. As manufacturers continually work on bettering their products, consumers win, as their PV systems produce more free energy by harnessing the sun’s power. Photovoltaic modules are made of several components, each […]