Blog Posts
We love writing about everything solar! Check back weekly for updated articles, posts, and opinions from our team at SAVKAT. Try searching by topic or hashtag. Let us know if you want to hear about something in particular by shooting us an email at info@savkat.com.
What to expect from your solar when it snows
By Reagan Campelli
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December 13, 2019
Some of our customers start to worry about their solar production at this time of year. Will the snow block...
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Solar vs. Wind. Which is Better for Your Home?
By Steven Salansky
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October 18, 2019
Most everyone is familiar with solar power as a renewable energy source for homes and small businesses. However, a solar...
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All the Options! Lease, Purchase or PPA Your Solar Panel System?
By Steven Salansky
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October 15, 2019
You are interested in going solar and have heard the pros and cons of leasing vs. purchasing your solar system....
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How to Claim the Federal Solar Tax Credit
By Steven Salansky
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September 26, 2019
Renewable energy is a household term today and the most common type of renewable energy is solar. Other types of...
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How Effective is Solar on Overcast Days
By Reagan Campelli
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September 6, 2019
Our company is based in the Northeast, which many people would say is "gloomy" and grey all winter. Does this...
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What is Community Solar?
By Reagan Campelli
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August 26, 2019
What is Community Solar? Groups of ground-mounted solar panels are popping up across the country to support communities with clean...
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SunPower Offers the Industry’s Leading Warranty
By Reagan Campelli
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August 23, 2019
Warranty coverage is one of our customer's main concerns: What do I do if something goes wrong? Since going...
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When does the Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit decrease?
By Reagan Campelli
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August 9, 2019
Before we get into solar, what is a Tax Credit? A tax credit is money that the government gives taxpayers...
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Clean Energy Victory Bonds Proposed to Advance Clean Energy Initiatives
By Steven Salansky
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August 7, 2019
What is the concept behind Clean Energy Victory Bonds? During World War I, America introduced the concept of Victory Bonds:...
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SunPower X-Series is The Most Efficient Solar Panel Available
By savkatinc
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August 2, 2019
X-Series: What's the big deal? We talked a few weeks ago about the SunPower A-Series, the most cutting edge panels...
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The SunPower App: What is my solar system doing right now?
By Reagan Campelli
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July 30, 2019
SunPower is the first to release a smartphone app that shows customers their solar system energy and usage. The user...
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Everything You Need to Know About Solar Storage Batteries
By Steven Salansky
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July 26, 2019
What is a solar storage battery? Solar storage batteries are pretty much exactly what they sound like: rechargeable, deep-cycle batteries...
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What is SMART and How Can Homeowners Benefit from it?
By Reagan Campelli
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July 24, 2019
Before we get started on discussing the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program, we should take a look back at...
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What is Solar Net Metering?
By Reagan Campelli
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July 18, 2019
When doing research on converting your home to a solar energy system, one of the terms you may come across...
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Preparing Your Solar Panels for Storm Season
By Steven Salansky
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July 16, 2019
Some customers ask, "Do I need to be concerned about my solar panels during a major storm?" I always respond...
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How big of a solar system do I need?
By Reagan Campelli
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July 12, 2019
At SAVKAT every customer wants to know the numbers: how much is this system going to cost me? In this...
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Summer is the Time For Solar Panel Maintenance
By Steven Salansky
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July 5, 2019
Wait, my solar panels require maintenance? Many homeowners assume that once their solar panels are installed there is nothing else...
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What does it cost to go solar in Connecticut?
By Steven Salansky
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July 3, 2019
Who would guess that a state located in the northeast would rank seventh in the nation for solar-friendly policies? Known...
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Going Solar for Commercial Business: The Helix SunPower System
By Reagan Campelli
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June 28, 2019
Here at SAVKAT, we want to provide our commercial customers with options that can be installed quickly, maintain low business...
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Massachusetts Funds Municipal Solar Rebate Program
By Reagan Campelli
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June 28, 2019
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito have announced a rebate program through the Department of Energy Resources (DOER),...
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