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 […]
What is Solar Net Metering?
When doing research on converting your home to a solar energy system, one of the terms you may come across is Net Metering (or Net Energy Metering). When making the decision to go solar, it is helpful to understand the terminology as well as how it will affect your cost of electricity. Solar panels enabled […]
How Big Of A Solar System Do I Need?
At SAVKAT every customer wants to know the numbers: how much is this system going to cost me? In this article we wanted to give you a picture of pricing a solar system and explain how to properly read your electric bill to determine your system size. You will see how many factors influence a […]
How Do Solar Panels Work?
How do solar panels work to convert sunlight into usable energy? In this article we are going to break down exactly how a solar panel works and everything that goes into making your solar system produce the energy you need. Part One: How a Solar Cell works Individual solar cells make up a solar panel. […]
Summer Is The Time For Solar Panel Maintenance
Wait, my solar panels require maintenance? Many homeowners assume that once their solar panels are installed there is nothing else to do except harness the sun’s energy and reap the savings rewards! However, just like outdoor siding, decks, and windows, your solar panels are exposed to the natural elements and need a good cleaning and […]
Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit Decrease
Before we get into solar, what is a Tax Credit? A tax credit is money that the government gives taxpayers back from what they paid in to taxes. It is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in income taxes from your federal tax filing. If you earn a $5,000 tax credit, your federal taxes will be $5,000 less. […]
Clean Energy Victory Bonds Proposed
What is the concept behind Clean Energy Victory Bonds? Victory Bonds emerged during World War I to raise money for the war while providing a return to investors. This is the same concept that California lawmakers are exploring with the Clean Energy Victory Bond initiative. They are proposing similar bonds that will support the cause […]
What Does It Cost To Go Solar In Connecticut?
Who would guess that a state located in the northeast would rank seventh in the nation for solar-friendly policies? Known as the Constitution State, Connecticut does a lot to help homeowners who want to go solar. First, What does it cost to go solar in Connecticut? The cost of solar is described by using the […]