Whether you want to know about the hardware use in your solar installation, how solar actually works, or more about tax credits and financing, Rooftop Solar is here to help you understand the ins and outs of solar energy – and why we love it so much.
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Learn more about how solar works, connecting to the grid, and the environmental impact of switching to solar.
When it comes to financing your new solar panels, it comes down to Lease, Loan, and Cash Purchase. Find out which option fits your situation best.
Get a better understanding of the inverters, panels, storage, and monitoring that are available in your new solar system.
Learn more about the ways to finance your solar installation. Whether you choose to purchase, lease, or loan, we’ll be there with you every step of the way.
Solar panels convert sunlight to direct current (DC) electricity.
The inverter converts DC electricity to alternating current (AC) for use in the home.
The home uses the solar power first. If there is not enough (or it is nighttime), energy from the grid supplements.
The AC power the home does not use is sent back into the grid for neighbors and other customers to use.
The Earth has been here for us since the beginning of our time–and if we care for it together, we’ll be around to enjoy its vast beauty. There’s a lot going on with the Earth right now, and that’s why Rooftop Solar is dedicated to re-energizing our communities and our environment through solar power–one household at a time.
Learn more about the ways to finance your solar installation. Whether you choose to purchase, lease, or loan, we’ll be there with you every step of the way.
The technology of solar panels (photovoltaic) are relatively similar regardless of which panel you choose, but there are a few things that can affect the cost of solar panels.
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We’ll help explain the background of the Lease/PPA and compare the difference between leasing solar panels and buying them outright.
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When it comes to financing your solar installation, getting a solar loan may work for you. Because solar is so reliable, solar financing companies have created solar panel loans to help ease the burden of a one time payment. Learn More
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has been a hot topic in the energy sector for the better part of the last two decades. Learn More
All inverters convert direct current (DC) from your panels to alternating current (AC), but there is a big difference between the two types.
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It is important to discuss net metering, or the manner in which the utility company uses your solar meter to compensate you for energy.
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Solar panels combined with lithium batteries put you in control of your own power supply. Battery storage helps you get the most out of your solar system.
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Constructed in 1946, the Historic Ice House played a crucial role in the economic development of Flagstaff, AZ. Originally built for the manufacturing of ice, the building has since hosted a grocery store and currently serves as an office building.
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
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
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