You’ve decided you want to go solar, and now you have to decide if you should buy your system, or lease it. If you’re not familiar with solar, this can be a daunting decision with lots of factors to consider. Here are some of the top things to keep in mind to help you make your choice. Upfront Costs One of…
As customers consider an investment in solar, it’s critical that they look beyond the simple math of the installed cost per watt of the system, and focus instead on maximizing energy production. Simply assessing a system based on its static capacity (measured by kilowatts) doesn’t provide the whole picture: looking at the system’s dynamic output over time and the cost…
California is the leader in solar energy across the country by a large margin, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Specifically, California is ranked No. 1 on the Top 10 Solar States list, which is based on cumulative solar capacity installed (as of March 2016). The ranking also includes the number of megawatts (MW)…
Rooftop photovoltaic systems have two well-known benefits: providing energy at a lower cost than many electric utility companies, while also having a reduced environmental impact. However, there is another benefit which is not so obvious but should not be overlooked: the solar power industry has the potential to create thousands of jobs, if not millions, and in the USA it…