COVID-19 and Commercial Solar: What You Need to Know
In many ways, the market for commercial solar energy is hotter than ever. Read why.
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Do people prefer homes with solar?
Are you looking to add value to your home instantly? A common question people face when deciding whether to go solar, is whether or not their investment will be “worth it” once the time comes to sell their home. The proof is in the numbers, and according to two Berkeley lab studies, “home buyers across … Read more
Micro Inverters Vs String Inverters for Solar Panels in Hot Climates
The inverter plays a critical role in any solar power system design. It converts direct current (DC) produced by the solar panels and converts it into alternating current and makes it usable. Many consider it the “Brain” of the entire system. There are a lot of conversations out there about grid tie inverters and how … Read more
Going Solar: What You Should Know About Solar & Utilities
So you’re exploring solar. It’s good for the planet, it’s a renewable source of electricity, and it will save you money in the long run. The first step in going solar is understanding your current utility costs and understanding the extent that solar power systems will or may affect your electric bills. This is often … Read more
Now Hiring: Project Manager in Flagstaff
What makes you different? That’s a question we get asked every day. The truth is most solar companies do a similar thing, but we’re not all the same. Rooftop Solar was built on culture. Every person we hire is an important part of a team that is building on a vision. At Rooftop Solar, if it’s … Read more
Project Spotlight: San Francisco de Asis Parish and School
System Type: Custom Roof Mount; Grid-Tied System Size: 116.82 kW; School and Sanctuary Equipment & Features: – (396) 295 Watt PV Modules – Custom S5 Metal Roofing Hardware – Fronius Symo Inverters Estimated CO2 Reduction: 9,702,182 lbs In the spring of 2018, Rooftop Solar finished construction on the award winning San Francisco De Asis Catholic … Read more
Amicus: The Power of Community
One of the many things that makes us unique is our commitment to not only sustainability, but community. We believe interconnection and cooperation are the driving factors to a healthy and successful society. For these reasons, we have partnered with the solar cooperative Amicus – who’s drive to better serve the environment and make solar … Read more
Project Spotlight: North Country Healthcare
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: Rooftop Solar installed 37,000 watts (37kW) of solar on parking canopies in North Country HealthCenter’s parking lot. ESTIMATED CO2 REDUCTION: 2,181,186 lbs. EQUIPMENT & FEATURES: Yingli Modules, IronRidge Racking, Custom Steel Parking Canopies, Central Solar String Inverter, Grid Tied. In 2011, we took on North Country HealthCare, a community health center located on … Read more
5 Spectacular Solar Powered Art Sculptures
Solar power inspires so many – especially through solar powered art! While we work in a more industrial capacity, we are constantly inspired by artists who are renovating the use of solar through their creative work. Seed-Pod by artist Dee Dee Morrison Located at Xavier University in New Orleans, LA, this beautiful and intricate sculpture … Read more
Section 201 Tariff Update!
The President and Solar have been in the news a lot recently, so you maybe wondering what exactly is going on. Is this the beginning of the end of solar? Is it too late for homeowners looking into solar? Are we all doomed??? Ok, ok… Take a deep breath, we’re all going to be ok. … Read more
