Search

California became the first state to implement a requirement for all new homes to have solar panels on Wednesday (05/09/2018). The unanimous decision by the California Energy Commission has se ...

Fall is officially here and the holidays are just around the corner. With the end of the year comes the last minute rush for solar systems to be installed. We have compiled a list of available com ...

Power optimizers connect to SolarEdge inverters to increase efficiency at the point of power generated from the solar modules. The optimizers increase the conversion rate and efficiency fo ...

Solar does more than simply reduce or eliminate your energy bills. It also increases the value of your home or business to install a PV array. According to research done by the National Renewable E ...

Hanwha Q Cells and Trina Solar are two of the world’s largest and most recognized solar manufactures. Both provide high-efficiency solar panel solutions backed by their over 40 years combin ...

The recent boom in the solar market is expected to continue through the 2015 year. In fact, the global demand for new solar installations is projected to increase by 25%. During the 2013-2014 year, s ...

Kaneka Corporation, a chemical manufacturer based in Japan, has set a new milestone in solar technology with their record breaking energy efficient solar cell. Although the efficiency rates of sol ...

Fronius offers an industry leading line of inverters that meet all energy applications. From small residential applications to large commercial arrays; Fronius offers industry leading benefits that ...

It is important to understand exactly what you will be getting from your solar energy system over the long-term. Solar panels are one of the most costly sides of this system investment. Kn ...

When comparing solar panels, it is important to consider output wattages, total capacity and power output. The production output of solar panels varies depending on a number of factors, such a ...

IronRidge and SnapNrack are two of the biggest names in solar racking. If you are new to solar, or are simply looking for the best racking system, it can be difficult to determine which racking ...

Here is our top ten solar states for 2014 solar energy system installations. *Image courtesy of  seia.org 1) California In 2014 California installed an impressive 4,316MW of s ...

*Two Phase Trojan Battery BankWhen installing an off-grid or hybrid PV array, sizing the battery bank can be a complicated process, and oftentimes, research leads to more questions than answers. Th ...

When it comes to your solar power system, the inverter is one of the most important components. It takes energy generated from the solar panel and transforms it from DC to AC energy (a more u ...

Solar energy technology has progressed rapidly in recent years, less than a decade ago the maximum output for residential solar panels averaged less than three hundred watts. Today, modules 400w ...

There are a number of factors a homeowner needs to consider before beginning the transition into solar power. Choosing between the two types of solar cells is no exception. While the difference be ...

Often we get asked when planning and designing a new photovoltaic array, “Which Solar Panels and Inverters do we recommend to use?”The short answer is, it really depends on your energy needs a ...

State and Local Solar Incentives There are many state and local rebates for qualifying solar energy systems that combine with the Federal Tax Credit to help system owners reduce the co ...

What Are Off-Grid Systems?   An Off-Grid System is an electrical producing power module which unlike 'Grid-Tie'; is not connected to a power utility. Off-grid systems are general ...

How to Size Your Solar Energy System   Now that you have gathered all the necessary information, we can begin to size your solar energy system. Our calculation formula will sho ...

Solar Energy Glossary and Terminology Index The solar glossary contains definitions for technical terms related to solar power and photovoltaic (PV) technologies, including terms hav ...

The History of Solar Energy   Beginning in 1839, Edmond Becquerel created the world’s first photovoltaic cell. He placed silver chloride in an acidic solution and illuminat ...

Frequently Asked Questions How long does my order take to arrive? What is LTL freight? Do solar panels have to ship on LTL freight? Do rails have to ship on LTL freight? Do you s ...

Design Your Solar Energy System   Since you now know the PV array size needed to power your energy demands, you can start designing your solar energy system. It is important to p ...

What Type of System Do You Need?   Now that you understand your energy usage, ways to reduce it, area and solar yield available, best installation locations on your property, whe ...

Gathering and Analyzing Your Energy Use   Before we begin designing, sizing, and preparing your site location for a solar energy system. You will need to evaluate your total powe ...