Do you know how solar panel installation affects the value of your home? If not, you might want to keep reading! Many homeowners — even those not currently looking to sell their property — are looking to photovoltaic energy systems as a way to increase both the value and the salability of their homes. Compelling […]
When choosing off-grid solar energy to power your home or business, cost is one of the most important considerations. One factor that affects the overall cost of a grid-tied or off-grid solar energy system is the durability and anticipated life of the system. After all, the longer your photovoltaic system lasts, the greater the return […]
By now, you’ve seen photovoltaic solar panels on residences and businesses throughout you community. After all, the large, shiny, blue rectangles are hard to miss, particularly in a large solar array. Have you ever wondered how these photovoltaic solar panels are made? Creating a Crystalline Silicon Sheet Traditional photovoltaic solar panels, which are used for […]
Community solar power programs like the Intermountain Community Solar Initiative (ICSI) are making solar energy accessible to more people across the United States. Summit Community Solar (SCS) did exactly that for residents of Summit County and Park City, Utah, via a year-long project in 2013. Created to increase the adoption of residential photovoltaic power, the […]
Solar power is more affordable today than ever, opening the doors for any homeowner considering installing a system. The homeowners who save the most on their photovoltaic systems, however, are the ones who most accurately determine their energy needs and goals before installation. Energy Consumption Begin by establishing exactly how much power your home or […]
Great news! The solar tax credit we all know and love has been extended! This means sunny days are ahead for business owners interested in adopting solar. Previously, in order to be eligible for the full investment tax credit (ITC), photovoltaic energy systems had to be completed before 2017. Now, companies have more time to […]
Many wise consumers hesitate to adopt on-grid solar until they’re sure of how and when they will start to see a return on their investment. We think this is a financially wise move and an astute investment strategy. Fortunately for you smart consumers out there, we have the answers to your questions! How Solar Pays […]
Solar incentives, available from a variety of governmental and private sources, offer a highly effective means of reducing upfront costs. Thanks to these enticements, energy independence is affordable for almost everyone today. Solar energy doesn’t benefit just you, but everyone around you too. This kind of power helps users become more energy independent and financially […]
Utility companies would have you believe solar energy will harm or overwhelm the power grid, while also making power too expensive for most people to afford. Power companies often claim net metering results in higher rates for regular customers, but this simply isn’t true! What the Heck Is This “Net Metering” Anyway? Net metering is […]
In 2012, solar energy experts predicted that by 2021, solar energy would cost the same or less than power from the utility companies. That equality of price between solar power and traditional electricity supplied by the grid is known as grid parity. Parity is coming sooner than you may think. In fact, we predict that […]
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