Why picking a local solar company is good for you and your community? When selecting a solar installer, homeowners in northern and central Arizona have numerous factors to evaluate. While price is an important consideration, it’s just one aspect of maximizing your solar panel investment. Local companies like Rooftop Solar, serving Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona, Verde … Read more
In June 2024, a Prescott home took solar to the next level by pairing clean energy production with powerful battery storage for true energy independence. Daniel D.’s system features 31 high-efficiency Hanwha Q Cell 410-watt panels, a Tesla central inverter, and two Tesla Powerwall 3 batteries, allowing the household to store excess solar power … Read more
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 made the smart move to go solar ahead of the summer rush, positioning her Flagstaff home to take full advantage of peak sunshine as soon as her system was installed in September 2021. Her setup features 13 high-efficiency Hanwha Q Cell 400-watt panels paired with Enphase IQ7+ microinverters, turning Northern Arizona’s bright seasons … 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
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