National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) New Calculator Helps Building Owners See if Solar and Storage Can Benefit Their Building
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released a new free online tool that allows anyone to enter in a building’s information and receive an estimate on how much solar PV and battery storage (solar+storage) would be required to maintain critical loads powered during an emergency. The REopt Lite web tool was designed with energy managers, community partners and building owners in...Read MoreWhat SCE’s Automatic TOU Rate Plan Switch Means for You
document.createElement('video'); https://www.sunpro-solar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sunPro-Video.mp4 Adam Evans, founder and CEO of Sunpro Solar, has conducted hundreds of rate analyses over the years for both his existing solar panel customers and those considering investing in a solar system. “In every case,” he says, “the numbers show that solar panels deliver...Read More
Ins and Outs of Industry Leading Solar Panel Warranties
Ins and Outs of Industry Leading Solar Panel Warranties Solar Panel systems for your home are a huge purchase to make, a costly investment in your home. A big factor involved in your purchasing decision should be the solar panel warranty of your solar panels. Solar Panels are made to be durable and withstand extreme weather. They are built to withstand the elements: winds, snow,...Read More
Factors to Consider Before Building Your Own Green Home
Most new homes built in California are solar-powered. In fact, by 2020, ALL newly built California homes will require solar panels. That’s good news for our Earth. In spite of this mandate, however, homeowners desire solar panels and other features for a green home. Here are three things to put into consideration if you’re thinking about building your dream green home. 1. Understand...Read More
2020 California Solar Mandate for New Homes
You may know that solar energy is popular in California but what you probably didn’t know is that by 2020 all new homes must have solar panels installed. Title 24, the State’s energy efficient building standard was updated in March of 2018 to require solar install in newly built homes. It has been called the 2020 California Solar Mandate. If you are new to solar, you may be asking if the 2020...Read More