Category: Solar 101

Over the past two decades, solar power technologies have grown exponentially in both their share of the energy market in the United States, and in terms of their efficiency and performance in converting sunlight to usable energy.   As solar technologies continue to evolve, the cost of panel manufacturing has also gone down. With greater… Continue reading How much will solar really save me?

Ever wonder how do solar panels work on cloudy days? The answer is they can, but not as efficiently as when there is full sun. So those of you in cloudy climates can still benefit from solar power. We’re going to take a look at how clouds affect solar output, and which solar panels are… Continue reading Do Solar Panels Work on Rainy Days?

If you’re an aspiring solar homeowner, you might be wondering, “Can solar panels power a whole house?” The short answer is, yes. The longer answer is, your solar panel power output (kWh) needs to match your energy consumption to determine how many solar panels you need installed. Now you might be asking yourself “How many… Continue reading How Many Solar Panels Do I Need for My House?

Hurricane season begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th. Summer’s hotter climate leads to warmer water which in turn forms hurricanes. Hurricane season , after cooler weather has started to roll in.   How Hurricanes Form Hurricanes develop during interactions between warm air and warm water and can become the most violent storms… Continue reading Solar & Hurricane Facts

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common in South Florida roadways with each passing year. They are coming down in price, and the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act has money dedicated to building the largest charging infrastructure ever seen in this country.   Nearly every significant automobile manufacturer is offering an EV option… Continue reading Charging your EV with solar panels just makes sense

As the price of, well, everything seems to be climbing lately, we want to highlight how solar photovoltaics (PV) are a great way for homeowners to combat inflation.   Here’s how … When you go solar, you lock in the cost of the electricity your system produces. Every kilowatt hour your system produces is protected… Continue reading Hedge Against Inflation with Solar