Does Going Solar Mean You Have to Cut Your Trees Down?
What if your property has trees? If trees are blocking your panels’ access to sunlight, this negatively impacts the efficiency of your solar panels and results in reduced energy production. Does going solar mean you have to cut your trees down?
Read MoreUpgrading Your Solar Panels
Even though most solar panels have an expected life of 20 to 25 years, the common system sizes of yesterday may no longer meet many homeowners’ energy needs. The addition of an electric vehicle could also be taxing a solar system that once was enough to offset an entire
Read MoreIs The SGIP Still Available?
A part of California’s success with solar energy has been the popularity of the Self Generation Incentive Program. The SGIP provides incentives for California homeowners to install energy storage systems. But with its popularity, is the SGIP still available, and if so for how long?
Read MoreWill My Homeowner’s Association Approve Solar Panels?
Homeowners looking at solar options but are in an HOA situation wonder how this may affect the decision to go solar. The question is often fretted over: Will my homeowner’s association approve solar panels? Rest assured many living in planned developments or condos have navigated this
Read MoreIs The Tesla Powerwall Worth It?
Telsa is known for innovation and simplicity and has been hard at work educating the public of the benefits of using stored energy during peak demand and if you are looking to provide your family peace of mind in the event of a power outage, the Tesla Powerwall is a great home battery option.
Read MoreCan You Run Your Home On A Battery?
Home battery technology has grown in popularity over the past several years. These systems are not only capable of providing power during an outage but can also help reduce electrical dependence on the grid during extreme weather conditions. But can you really run your home on a battery?
Read MoreWhat Size Home Solar System Is Needed To Run A House?
One of the most common inquiries, when homeowners are making the decision to go solar, is regarding the size of the system. Data from a few different sources will be used when determining what size home solar system is needed to run your house. The Energy Experts at SunPro Solar will help guide your decision depending on what your energy goals look like.
Read MoreChoosing a Solar Contractor
How does a solar power contractor define success? We define success by quality installations and happy customers.
Read MoreHow to Calculate Your Peak Sun Hours
By determining peak sun hours, homeowners are better able to make informed decisions on purchasing solar panels. Within the continental United States, most homeowners can expect to receive between 3 and 5 peak sun hours.
Read MoreWhy it’s Important to Listen to Your Solar Installation Experts
Your solar installation experts at SunPro Solar know what they’re doing. We’ve worked with thousands of Southern California homeowners just like you- nervous about how solar energy will work out for them, hopeful that solar energy will lower your energy bills and that one day you might be able to sell energy credits back to the electric company in order to make money instead of spending it on your utilities.
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