Solar 101
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Your Guide To Solar Panel Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
A solar power purchase agreement is a financing option if you don’t have the money to purchase a system outright. While it’s a low-cost option upfront, it’s important to understand how your monthly payment will be calculated and how it will compare to your current energy bill. What Is A Solar PPA? A solar PPA
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How Much Does Solar Battery Storage Cost?
Solar batteries store excess energy, letting you enjoy a continuous power supply even when fluctuations or power outages occur. Residential solar batteries range in price from $8,500-$10,000 or more, though many factors contribute to the cost, such as battery type and energy usage. If you plan to install a solar panel system to lower your
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Is A Solar Panel Lease Right For You?
If you want to reap the benefits of solar energy but are worried about the cost, a solar panel lease lets you use solar equipment for a fixed monthly payment. What Is A Solar Panel Lease? Just like leasing a car, a solar panel lease allows you to use a solar panel system to power
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What Is The Average Solar Battery Lifespan?
Depending on the type, solar batteries have a lifespan of 5-25 years with an estimated number of cycles they can go through before losing capacity. Lithium-ion batteries typically have longer lifespans than other solar battery types (lead-acid, flow, etc.) and a 10-year warranty. Homeowners with solar panels sometimes install solar battery storage systems for backup
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Your Guide To Solar Energy Storage Systems
Solar energy storage systems (solar batteries) capture excess energy during the sunniest times of the day. This power is then stored in the battery and ready for use at night when the solar panels aren’t producing energy. Batteries also provide backup power for grid-tied solar systems during power outages. Although solar panels provide clean energy
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Protect Your Investment With Solar Panel Pest Control
Solar panel pests like birds and rodents destroy your panels by chewing on the wires, nesting under the panels, and leaving their droppings. An integrated pest management system, which includes installing critter guards, can protect your solar investment. Solar panels are becoming more commonplace on homes and businesses interested in generating their own source of
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Solar Panel Troubleshooting To Identify and Resolve Common Issues
Troubleshooting issues with your PV system before calling a repair company may save you some money. Common issues that can be identified include low voltage, faulty inverters, and electrical problems. Solar panel installation guarantees a long-term supply of clean, renewable energy. But like any other electrical system, your solar array is prone to problems that
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How Solar Panels Help Conserve Water
Traditional thermoelectric power plants use a lot of water for cooling. Conversely, solar panels can help conserve water once operational, making them a long-term water-saving solution. How Much Water Do Solar Panels Use? The only time solar panels use water is during the manufacturing and maintenance processes. Otherwise, they do not use any water. Because
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Sustainable Solar Panel Land Use
In just five minutes, enough sunlight shines on the continental United States to power the country for an entire month. The challenge is the land footprint needed to install enough solar panels to capture the energy. Careful planning and creativity are needed to create sustainable land use. Solar Panel Land Use Applications When it comes
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Solar Energy Storage Safety Tips
Generally speaking, battery energy storage systems are safe to use if installed and used correctly, but users should be aware of potential safety concerns with solar batteries. How Do Solar Energy Storage Batteries Work? In simple terms, adding a storage battery to your solar system then gives it the ability to take the renewable energy
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