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Many people are fortunate enough to live in an environment with low levels of smog, dust, and sand in the air, which means cleaning the solar panels on a roof is unnecessary. However, many areas in California are not so lucky. We deal with these environmental elements daily, so our solar panels could probably use an occasional cleaning. And with the new California Solar Mandate having taken effect, more Californians will have solar than ever before—meaning [...]

In California, there is a solar mandate to help the state move entirely to renewable energy. Solar panels are good for you, your wallet, and nature, but what exactly is the mandate, and how will it affect your home? We’re giving you the full rundown on the California solar mandate.    What Is the California Solar Mandate?  In 2018, California mandated that new single-family homes, as well as multi-family dwellings up to three stories high, must [...]

Chances are, you’ve heard at least one person talking about how great solar energy is. Rather than taking their word for it, learn more about why solar energy is good for your home, as well as some of the possible challenges to owning your own solar panels. What Are the Benefits of Solar Energy? Why is solar energy good for you, for nature, and your wallet? Here are some of the biggest reasons people choose to [...]

A battery backup for solar panels is essential during blackouts and severe weather storms. Like a generator, battery backups can get everything up and running without needing the grid. This is one of the main reasons why solar battery backups have become so popular. But before you begin the battery backup hunt, there are a few things to know.  Battery Backup Lingo Instantaneous Power Rating: The maximum amount of power that can run in or out [...]

Solar power is a renewable energy source and is one of the cleanest ways to harvest energy. Solar power is harvested radiation from the sun and is collected when the radiation reaches a solar panel, which is able to absorb sunlight and process it into energy.  Why is solar power renewable? Because the energy sourced by solar panels is from nature, it is classified as renewable energy. Solar power energy continues to gain popularity each year [...]

The 5 Ws of Net Metering Explained What is net metering? Net metering, explained simply, is measuring the energy you add to and take from the grid. Those with solar panels use and store different amounts of energy every day. For example, on a rainy day, you will probably be using more energy than your solar panels are absorbing, especially if you are having a movie marathon. Thus you will be taking from the grid. But [...]

One of the huge benefits of solar panels is that once installed, you get to watch your electricity bill go down with very little solar panel maintenance. However, to get the most out of your solar panels, it is important to keep them clean and keep up on any solar energy repairs. 1. Monitor Energy Levels A good indicator of if it’s time for solar panel maintenance or repairs is if your solar panels begin to [...]