Sustainable Practices To Adopt In Your Home
As the pressing reality that the world’s ecosystem need’s saving forges on, many people are stepping up their efforts to go green and change the way they do things in their home. If we want fresh air to breathe in the future and a clean water supply, the responsibility falls on citizens to protect these […]
A Look At Solar Tech Advancements Coming Soon
Solar technology, the ability to convert sunlight into electrical energy is something we’re hearing a lot about today. Not just because it benefits our environment greatly – but because the cost to have this technology is steadily decreasing as technologies further innovate. Today, it’s not uncommon to see an entire neighborhood of homes with solar […]
CT Solar Incentives Expire Soon!
Solar power – the conversion of sunlight into electricity, is on track to become the world’s largest source of electricity and is experiencing rapid growth. In 2020, solar energy made up 11 percent of US renewable energy consumption according to reports. With increasing electric rates and extreme seasonal temperatures threatening resources, more residential and commercial […]
Understanding Solar Technology And Efficiency
Solar technology has come a long way, and researchers in the industry continue to make strides. Gains in the efficiency of solar panels have produced significant real-world benefits. Here’s a closer look at just a few of those innovations. What Is Solar Efficiency And Why Is It Important? Solar efficiency refers to the percentage of […]
The SunPower App: What Is My Solar System Doing?
SunPower is the first to release a smartphone app that shows customers their solar system monitoring with energy usage. The user friendly app displays information about production and consumption of the solar system. All sorts of charts and graphs make it easy for homeowners to tell exactly what their solar system is doing at any […]
Order Your Solar Online
Wait, I can order my solar online? We have made it even easier to install solar on your home by launching an Order Now platform on our website. With the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus, we decided that now was the best time to give everyone a way to install renewable energy without having […]
What Is Community Solar?
Groups of ground-mounted solar panels are popping up across the country to support communities with clean energy generation. Each portion of the ground mount is “owned” by a different resident that subscribes. While the cost of going solar is decreasing, not everyone has a qualified unshaded roof. Community-owned solar gardens provide urban residents with an […]
Preparing Your Solar Panels For Storm Season
Some customers ask, “Do I need to be concerned about my solar panels during a major storm?” I always respond with, “If that size storm is coming, we have more to be worried about than solar panels!” We consider coastal areas to be more at risk during a big storm, however, there are plenty of […]
How Does Solar Work On Overcast Days?
Our company is based in the Northeast, which many people would say is “gloomy” and grey all winter. Does this climate negatively affect the performance of solar panels? The quick answer is: solar panels work great in overcast weather. The efficiency rating of your panel is really what matters when it comes to cloudy weather […]
What Is SMART And How Can Homeowners Benefit From It?
Before we get started on discussing the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program, we should take a look at how the solar initiative in Massachusetts began. In January 2010, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) launched its first solar initiative program, then known as SREC (Solar Renewable Energy Certificates). The program had set a […]