Comfort Inn Hotel
Rooftop Solar collaborated with Comfort Inn to develop a solar (photovoltaic) parking canopy tailored to the hotel’s unique energy needs and tax liability.
Arizona
Monocrystalline vs Polycrystalline Solar Panels
As you begin your research into buying solar panels, you may come across the decision to choose polycrystalline solar panels and monocrystalline solar panels. These are the two major types of solar panels. Breaking down the words, you are able to distinguish the main difference between the two. Mono- meaning one, is a module … Read more
Peak Sun Hours by State
What is a Peak Sun Hour? “Do I get enough sun for solar?” is usually the first thought a homeowner has when wondering if solar will work well for them. The total amount of sun is a big factor, but a more important consideration is something called a ‘peak sun hour’. This metric is often … Read more
Do Solar Panels Work in the Snow?
Snow can be a major consideration for many solar customers in colder climates, both for homeowners looking into solar and for current customers. The good news is the snow has a minimal effect on the production of the system and is fully accounted for in the design phase. In fact, snow can be good for … Read more
APS Solar Deadline Pending 10% Buyback Decrease
APS is poised to lower their solar payback as the Arizona Corporation Commission nears their annual APS buyback hearing. If the ACC approves APS’ proposal, solar-qualified homeowners will see a 10% decrease in solar buyback. However, homeowners this month are in a great position to be grandfathered at the current buyback rate for the next … Read more
Are You Interested In (so called) Free Solar?
Is Rooftop Solar really free? The truth is that many homeowners can make the switch for the same or less than they are currently paying for electricity. So for no additional cost, you may be able to make the switch to solar, and in that sense, the switch to solar is “free.”
Arizona Truss Manufacturer Goes Solar
THE BUSINESS Since 1986, Western Truss has been a trusted name in Northern Arizona truss manufacturing. In fact, Western Truss has not only been building in NAZ for over three decades, they are also an expert in the field of Sustainable Green Building. So, when they reached out to Rooftop Solar to investigate solar energy, … Read more
Northern Arizona Concrete Manufacturer Switches to Solar Energy
THE BUSINESS For the last 25 years, Block-Lite Manufacturing has been Flagstaff’s leading provider of masonry equipment. The company’s plant in East Flagstaff is an iconic building in our community, and Rooftop Solar was proud to partner with Block-Lite to help them become the first locally-owned, solar powered manufacturer in Flagstaff! THE PROJECT To accommodate … Read more
Flagstaff Collision Center
Rooftop Solar partnered with Flagstaff Collision Center to install an 83.2 kW solar array at their new location in East Flagstaff.
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.