What You Need to Know to Make Sure Your Solar Rooftop is Properly Valued at Time of Sale. The SAVE Act, currently moving through Congress, would require appraisers to take into account the savings from a home’s solar or energy-efficient features if they are documented, effectively requiring lenders and appraisers to take renewables more seriously. …
If you have stayed up-to-date on the solar industry, you are likely aware of solar backup batteries. However, if you are not in the loop, solar batteries are essentially energy storage units to store unused energy and provide it during crucial times. For instance, when the power goes out, your solar backup battery will keep …
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If you install 6 kW of solar panels on your home, you probably expect them to generate 6 kW on a sunny day. Here’s why that will almost never happen. When you buy an 8 oz bag of potato chips, you generally expect the bag to actually contain 8 oz of chips. Following the same …
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Despite the overwhelming growth of residential solar installations, many myths remain about solar power. Here are the top 10 solar power myths — and the facts that refute these myths. Myth: Solar panels do not work well in cold climates.Fact: Most solar panels actually work best in cold, sunny conditions. Conductivity increases in cold temperatures, making electricity flow more efficiently, …
We estimate that solar panels lose about 1% of their production every year. Is that estimate accurate… Photovoltaic (PV) modules typically come with 25 year warranties that guarantee tha the panels will produce at least 80% of the rated power after 25 years of use. The general rule of thumb is that panels will degrade …
Here’s What You Need To Know About How Solar Panels Work, How Weather May Affect Them, And What To Do When The Weather Is Less Than Ideal. How are solar panels impacted by extreme temperatures? What happens during a blackout? How does a solar system withstand heavy rainfall, flooding, or even a cyclone? How Solar …
Keeping your home efficient, affordable and green doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. In fact, did you know that with the advances in technology, we are able to make solar energy alternatives cheaper than ever? That’s right! We have made so much progress through research and development that now solar panel options for …
Should I remove snow from my solar panels? We don’t recommend it. Some people choose to clear their arrays in order to maximize production after a storm or to reduce snow load. We caution anyone doing this to be very careful. Be sure not to scratch your panels by using a soft roof rake instead …
In the solar industry, producing electricity is our bread and butter. This means it’s important for solar professionals to have a strong grasp of electricity fundamentals. If you’re new to solar, there’s a lot to learn — you can’t just plug the panels into the wall and call it a day. In today’s article, we …
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If you’re wondering how solar transformed from a subsidy-reliant niche product to an unstoppable force in our electrical future, here’s the low down. After decades of development and political debate about solar energy, the industry is finally ready to stand on its own. Solar power projects around the world are beating fossil fuels on price …
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