Maxeon Stands Firm apart from Sunpower
In light of recent developments with SunPower Corporation’s financial challenges, Maxeon Solar Technologies has issued a statement reaffirming its position as a leader in solar innovation and manufacturing. As a trusted panel supplier of SAVKAT, we want to keep our customers informed about these important industry updates. Key Points from Maxeon’s Statement: Strong, Independent Position: […]
Decoding Your Eversource Bill: What Are Those Public Benefit Charges?
Have you ever looked at your Eversource electricity bill and wondered about those mysterious charges labeled “Public Benefits” or “FMCC”? You’re not alone! Today, we’re going to break down these charges and explain what they mean for you as a consumer. What is the Public Benefits Charge? The Public Benefits Charge is a fee added […]
Solar Growth thru 2033
The most recent prediction states that between 2024 and 2033, solar companies plan to construct 3.8 TW (AC) of capacity worldwide. According to the analysts, by 2033, the combined installed capacity of solar and wind power would reach 5.4 TW, bringing the total cumulative worldwide output of both technologies to 8 TW. With the exception […]
AI is Here: Watch Your Electric Bill Start to Climb
Over the last twenty years, modest increases in America’s energy demand have been offset by more efficient energy production. However, the era of consistent electricity use is over. For the remainder of the decade, US power demand is expected to climb between 13% and 15% yearly, according to forecasts from McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and […]
Why are Connecticut residents continue to see rising electric rates this summer?
After a recent rate adjustment method was approved, utility rates are anticipated to increase once more next month. According to Eversource officials, regular service customers would first see a monthly rate increase of roughly $13. Since stating that, they have changed that figure, so users should now expect a $8 monthly rise in their total […]
New Berkeley Lab Study Shows Average US Homeowners are saving almost $2000 annually with Solar
Berkeley Lab Study Quantifies Rooftop Solar’s Impact On Energy Burden Across 500,000 Households To help assess the potential for rooftop solar to serve in this emerging role, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has released a new study “Modeling the potential effects of rooftop solar on household energy burden in the United States” that evaluates how solar has historically […]
How Pollen Can Negatively Affect Solar Panel Production
Solar energy is an incredible way to harness the power of the sun and convert it into electricity for your home. However, it’s not without its challenges. One often overlooked issue that can significantly impact the efficiency of your solar panels is pollen. This blog post aims to shed light on how pollen can affect […]
Concise History Of Solar Giants Going Out Of Business
Between 2000 and 2016, approximately 8,700 different solar companies installed at least one solar energy system in American homes. However, by the end of 2016, only 2,900 installers were still active. This means that two-thirds of all solar companies had either gone bankrupt or disappeared. For companies like us at SAVKAT, that is a great […]
Artificial Intelligence May Soon Require as Much Power as a Whole Nation
A.I. saw a boom when OpenAI’s ChatGPT burst into the scene, amassing an estimated 100 million users in just two months. The technology runs on thousands of specialized computer chips behind the scenes. (that is fantastic news for NVIDIA’s shareholders) They will likely consume enormous amounts of electricity in the upcoming years. Some preliminary estimations […]
How will a Solar Eclipse affect my solar panels?
What is an Eclipse? When the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, a solar eclipse happens, shadowing the Earth. Eclipses come in three varieties: annular, partial, and complete, each with a unique shadow play. But every eclipse has the potential to impact solar panel performance, no matter what kind. Solar panels find themselves […]