At SunPower, we are always striving to do better. Better design, with better technology. Better for our customers. When it comes to home solar, no company has ever designed anything like the system. Our design challenge was this: Take the complex — converting energy from the sun into clean electricity for your home — and make it simple, elegant and powerful…
Solar power is increasingly gaining popularity as a reliable and clean energy source for the home. Initially, you may find solar cells expensive, so you may use them in conjunction with your existing, grid-power electricity to meet your home s energy requirements. Once you install solar panels at your home, you can reduce the electrician s charges by connecting…
The tool on this page is designed to help you determine the cost and benefits of using solar power for your home or small business. The cost calculator below will tell you the daily generation (in kWh) and the daily savings you can expect to see with solar panel installation. You’ll want to have your most recent power bill on hand to help you complete the empty…
There are several financing options available to help make installing solar electric systems more affordable. Cash and loans If you have the savings available, paying for your solar installation with cash will typically provide the highest return on investment and the quickest payback. A solar contractor can provide you a proposal with specific figures. Many…
With climate change threatening the planet and constantly rising electricity prices threatening your pocketbook, there’s no better time to make the switch to a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. As technology improves, PVs are becoming more affordable and efficient, making them that much more of an attractive option for your home’s energy needs. But before making…
CREDIT: SHUTTERSTOCK By Jeff Spross It’s what’s called a third party leasing agreement. Rather than purchasing a solar array outright, they lease the system from the provider — SolarCity, in this case. It’s just that the system is installed on the roof of the homeowner. The benefit for the customer is they don’t have to worry about installation and maintenance — the…
At Green Mountain, we’re all about offering cleaner energy solutions that help protect the planet. When you go solar with one of our preferred installation partners, you can save thousands on installation costs with our exclusive rebate.1 Plus, when you let the sun power your home, you can reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy energy savings for years to come…
Many homeowners install their solar panels on rooftops. If you’re considering doing the same, the amount of usable roof space you have will ultimately determine the maximum number of solar panels it can take. While the sizes of each solar panel varies, most of them are 16 square feet in a rectangular shape. The solar panels are attached to fixed racking systems…
Solar home panels are used to generate electricity which can be used to power home appliances, lighting, electronics, and more. SolarTown offers a variety of photovoltaic panels for your home from quality and reliable companies such as Suniva, Trina, Canadian Solar and SolarWorld. Our home solar panels can be purchased individually or as complete kits. Individual…
Solar LED home lighting systems are ideal sources for providing indoor illumination in remote areas and un-electrified villages. The Solar LED home lighting system essentially consists of the Solar module, suitable module mounting structure, battery, battery box, charge-controller, luminaries, inter-connecting cables and switches etc. All light assemblies have…
About this project Tertill is a solar-powered and weatherproof robot that weeds your garden every day. With Tertill, gardeners can now enjoy weed-free vegetable and flower gardens, without the monotony and frustration of weeding. Organic gardeners can breathe easy and enjoy a weed-free, chemical-free garden all season long. Created by roboticist Joe Jones – inventor…
One of the first questions someone interested in solar asks is, “How much do solar panels cost?” but it’s important to know there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to estimating the cost of installing a home solar system. The cost of a home solar system depends on multiple factors, including: The size and other characteristics of your roof, how much energy you…
The Tepui Power Package is the first fully integrated solar solution for your Tepui roof top tent. Powered by Goal Zero, the Tepui Power Package allows you to charge your batteries while en route to your next destination. Featuring a built-in removable sleeve, the travel cover houses a Goal Zero Nomad 20 solar panel paired with a Venture 30 battery bank, providing…
By Edison s account, the average solar customer under the current structure has a monthly electric bill of about $82. Under the commission s decision, that would increase to $91. A utility counterproposal would have increased it to $103. “Our decision today is a big step forward, ” said commission President Michael R. Picker, who added that solar customers would…
10kW solar systems are among the most popular solar energy system sizes in the country, producing enough electricity to power a home with slightly above-average electricity consumption. How much does a 10kW solar system cost? How much electricity will a 10kW solar system produce? How do you know you’re getting the best deal on a system? These are some of the…
Solar Photovoltaics can provide affordable electricity to your residence. For existing San Diego homes and businesses that buy their power from SDG&E, Solar Photovoltaic is a viable and increasingly attractive method of generating power. Why? Solar Photovoltaic Systems are now more efficient than ever, and rising electric rates, incentive programs and…
However, choosing solar panels on price alone is not wise, as what you select may not fit the area you wish to install it, or the brand/model may not have the necessary certifications to qualify for government rebates. The modules may not provide the best performance to help ensure economic payback of the power produced, or a solid warranty from a well-established…
What you propose is technically possible, but probably not worth it. The major is problem is that generation must always equal load. Let s say you re using 300 watts, but your panels are generating 1kW. Where is that excess power going to go? You can t just turn off the sun. You would need something like a dump load -basically a giant resistor to turn the excess…
