There are a few key property components that typically need to be considered before installing solar panels, and roofing is typically high on any such list. What should you be thinking about when it comes to roof readiness for solar, and what are some signs that roof repairs might be needed before you get started? […]

There are several direct ways that the increasing use of solar power has improved parts of our society, and one great example across numerous cities is the role solar plays in reducing grid congestion and emissions. Solar's environmental impact is felt in many ways, and this is just one of them. At Intermountain Wind & […]

Prospective solar power clients often have understandable questions about how their solar panels will perform in adverse weather conditions, and solar in wet weather is a great example. How do solar panels perform during rainy seasons, and what should you be thinking about when it comes to solar in wet weather? At Intermountain Wind & […]

The concept of service and inspection is important for many high-value items around our properties, and solar panels are a great example. How often should solar panels be serviced or inspected, and what kind of solar inspection checklist should be used for these basic inspections? At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we're proud to offer the […]

ROI, or return on investment, is an important consideration for a number of different kinds of major investments or purchases you might make for your property. For commercial building owners considering solar panels for their setup, ROI is definitely a key topic to keep in mind. At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we're here to offer […]

There are a few legal requirements you may need to consider when it comes to installing solar panels, and state solar rules are among them. One particular element of state solar rules that are worth being aware of: Whether you need a permit to install solar panels, and what this permitting process is like. At […]

Clients often have a number of questions about how their solar panel system will work once it's installed, and many surround the concept of solar outage performance and whether you will have power when an outage occurs on the electrical grid. A common example: Will solar panels work in an outage without battery backup storage? […]

There are a few major reasons why more and more people are installing solar power setups in their homes today, and one that's always high on this list is the need to stay powered even when the electrical grid is down. For the most effective possible setup here, you need both solar panels themselves and […]

While you might be most familiar with the presence of solar panels on residential homes, they are not limited to this setting by any means. Solar power setups can also be created on various commercial buildings - is adopting solar energy the right approach for your business? At Intermountain Wind & Solar, we're proud to […]

Solar panels and related technology have improved in several major ways over the last several years and decades, and one top example here is the rise of solar home battery storage. What is home battery backup storage, and why has it become more and more popular among owners of homes or buildings with solar panel […]