Have you ever noticed the rating of an inverter connected to a PV (Photovoltaics) array? Was the rating of the inverter lower than the capacity of the PV array, making DC (Direct Current)/AC (Alternating Current) ratio bigger than one? These pressing questions on inverter sizing...
Purchasing a solar array for your home or business is known to significantly decrease or eliminate your electric bill entirely. It also is well known for producing clean energy and offsetting carbon emissions that result from fossil fuel being burned to generate electricity. However, solar...
When considering the addition of solar for their homes, most people immediately think of installing rooftop solar. Truth is, solar panels can be fixed in many ways to meet any project requirements and preferences, including the installation of a ground mounted system. Here is a...
Renewable energy and energy storage go hand in hand. Variable renewable energy can greatly benefit from storing energy to use at a later time. However, storage can have a much bigger impact on the grid than one would think and it’s not ONLY useful for...
We’ve become very familiar with different programs around the Northeast, as our part of the country has some of the best incentive, rebate, and net metering programs available for residents and businesses. As your guides through the process of going solar, we wanted to give...
Climate change is a hot topic these days. In our latest blog post, we describe how solar energy has a positive impact on our environment and the difference it can make compared to traditional sources of energy....
There are 3 basic options when going solar: system ownership, leasing, and a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). While we are big proponents of the ownership model, we wanted to give you a summary of how these options work and the benefits that come with each....
Solar energy is one of the most abundant sources of energy in the world and is among the cheapest options for powering your home or business. The sun emits 173,000 terawatts of solar energy, which equates to 10,000 times more than the entire world’s electricity...