According to Tracking the Sun, an annual report from Berkeley Lab, solar panel technology has seen significant advancements in both efficiency and affordability. The 2023 report highlights that “median residential system sizes reached 7.4 kW in 2023, with most systems ranging from 5-11 kW.” This represents a dramatic rise from 2000, when the median system … Read more
Solar Buyback Decrease Looms as APS Deadline Approaches Buyback Decrease New solar-qualified homeowners in APS territory should expect to see a 10% decrease in the value of home solar energy as the Arizona Corporation Commission nears their annual APS buyback hearing. However, homeowners this month are in a great position to be grandfathered at the … Read more
#1: Beat the Summer Rush! Some homeowners put their solar pursuits on hold during the winter months because thinking about solar energy during the coldest, wettest, and cloudiest time of year isn’t the easiest thing. As a result, they don’t start thinking about solar again until longer days return. Every year we see a solar … Read more
Have you been thinking about going solar in Phoenix and pondering over solar panel cost? You’re likely curious about which are the best solar companies Phoenix AZ has to offer. With such an essential investment, it’s imperative to know how much do solar panels cost and how much are solar panels in the sunny city. … Read more
APS has proposed the largest rate increase in the last few decades. The most common rate plans could see an increase of 13.6%. Solar can help you alleviate the impact of the proposed increase and protect you from future increases in electricity cost. The new rate change is expected to be approved by April of … Read more
Rooftop Solar is a great investment for many homeowners, but most of us might not think twice about how the technology actually works. As you look into a solar system, it is important to understand how each component of the system works and what purpose it serves. This is because you will be quoted on … Read more
Brigitte went solar back in September 2021 in Flagstaff, AZ. This system consists of 13 Hanwha Q Cell 400-watt panels with Enphase IQ7+ inverters. —————————————————————————————————————————— System size: 5.2 kW Module type: Hanwha Q Cell 400-watt Inverter type: Enphase IQ7+ —————————————————————————————————————————— What was your main motivation for going solar? Had A/C installed and also wanted to … Read more
As we reported last year, the Inflation Reduction Act was passed in August and extended the federal solar tax credit for the next 10 years at the full 30% rate. As tax season is upon us, read on to find out more about how the solar tax credit works, its benefits, what improvements have been … Read more
Utility and power outages are becoming more and more frequent. Losing power can be unnerving, whether in the middle of a winter storm or in the middle of a heat wave. Solar and battery storage can offer you security and uninterrupted power. When an outage happens, your home can seamlessly connect to a solar battery … Read more
Going solar is the best way to take charge of your home’s energy production and use. It allows you to take advantage of the changing energy potential and need year-round. During the winter months, you may notice a sizable drop in production, and if it is your first time around, you may be reasonably concerned. … Read more
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