If you’re thinking about installing a solar energy system, you might wonder how much solar glare your panels will produce. After all, you don’t want to be a nuisance to your neighbors and people driving through your neighborhood. Luckily for you, solar glare shouldn’t be a major concern. After all, solar panels are meant to absorb…
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If you’ve studied solar energy systems in any detail, you probably have a good idea what an inverter does. But how do those devices compare with microinverters? And what about microinverters vs. optimizers? In this blog, we’ll talk about the maybe the second-most important component in a solar energy system: inverters. We’ll also talk about the different kinds of inverters…
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This post was updated to reflect changes passed in the Inflation Reduction Act. People who are interested in going solar are often curious about what kind of solar incentives are available. The answer to that question will often depend on where you live or who provides your electricity. Your state and power company may offer…
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Homeowners who are thinking about going solar are often concerned with how the installation will affect their existing structure. More precisely, they want to know how installers mount rooftop solar panels. There are a variety of systems on the market to install solar panels onto roofs. Done correctly, they shouldn’t damage the property owner’s roof.…
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We’ve all fantasized about leaving it all behind and living off the land, trading in a cubicle for a simple life in the country. One way to power that dream is with off-grid solar batteries. Off-grid systems can power electrical devices in areas the power lines don’t reach, allowing people to enjoy modern conveniences in…
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Winter is coming. You may not like it, but soon you’ll be seeing the white stuff everywhere. Yes: there will be snow on solar panels. If you have a rooftop system that’s hard to reach, this might seem like a headache. After all, solar panels can only generate electricity when the sun is shining on…
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We often hear from business leaders who are curious about installing commercial solar systems. That reflects a nationwide trend toward renewable energy. Commercial solar installations are growing, and some major companies like Target and Apple are jumping on the renewable energy boom. But onsite solar systems are only meeting 1% of the demand for commercial…
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Where you install solar panels can make a big difference in how much energy your system will produce. So you may find yourself asking whether you should go with rooftop or ground-mounted solar panels. As with many other aspects of a solar system installation project, the answer to that question will depend on a myriad…
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People generally understand how their electricity bill works. You use more power, you pay more money. But what about if you’re using electricity in the middle of the night, during “off-peak” hours? Utilities have various ways to charge their customers for electricity. Your rate may depend on what you’re powering or even what time of…
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For all of the benefits of solar energy, there’s one obvious disadvantage it has relative to other sources of electricity: The sun doesn’t always shine. That’s why people should consider solar energy battery systems. Solar panels are an intermittent power source. That is, they only produce electricity when struck by sunlight. Meanwhile, power plant operators…
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