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Is Solar Sexy When You Sell Your Home?

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. …

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6 Ways That Cutting Edge Enphase Solar Batteries Provide Secure Energy

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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10 Myths About Solar Power — Busted

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, …

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Most of us are thrilled when the snow falls. Yet we’ve heard questions from some solar homeowners about the effect of snow on their systems. What should you do about snow on solar panels?

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 …

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Solar Fundamentals: What’s the Difference Between AC vs. DC?

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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10 Facts About Solar Energy That Might Surprise You

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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