2020-07-22 19:16
There has been a lot of talk about adding energy storage systems when installing solar or adding them onto existing solar systems. Now there is a way to get much of the cost to install batte… Read More
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2020-04-21 15:00
The decision to install solar is a simple one. It will save you money so you should do it. Solar panels require an inverter to convert the DC power that they produce to AC power that your ap… Read More
2020-04-16 16:00
The 2020 Coronavirus pandemic has opened our eyes to understand the importance of American farms and maintaining food supply, especially during emergencies. While Covid-19 will probably not… Read More
2020-04-14 21:34
With jobless claims skyrocketing to a record high past 10 million this week, many people with savings are scrambling to find a stable place to safeguard their funds.
The usual workh… Read More
2020-03-30 19:02
There are two basic types of solar power systems – grid tie and off grid. The simple explanation of the difference between them is that grid tie systems connect to the grid and off gri… Read More
2020-03-27 18:41
As the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic is changing our lives, preparedness is coming to the forefront of everyone’s mind. Coronavirus is proving how fast global events beyond our control c… Read More
2020-03-19 15:00
For the most part, installing a larger solar power system is not that different from installing a smaller one but there are a few things that you should consider for larger systems.
First… Read More
2020-03-17 01:41
When it comes to DIY home solar installations, some rules are meant to be broken, while others are better to follow.
Paying a centralized utility company for energy you can make for free:… Read More
2020-02-27 16:00
One of the more frustrating facts about standard grid-tied solar power systems is that they do not provide back-up power during power outages. While there are some solutions out there that w… Read More
2020-02-26 19:28
When most people think about solar, they picture it installed on a roof but that isn’t always what happens. If you have a little bit of land, chances are you have the space for ground… Read More
2020-02-18 17:00
There has been a lot of buzz in the solar industry about batteries. They are necessary for most off grid solar applications and becoming an add-on trend for grid-tied systems. You can read o… Read More
2020-02-14 00:22
Financial success doesn’t happen by accident — it takes planning and foresight. When it comes to determining how solar will fit into that equation for you and your home in 2020 t… Read More
2020-02-07 01:50
Maybe your electric bills aren’t that bad, except for summer when you have to run the air conditioning. But you are the conservative type, so you set the thermostat at 80 degrees and s… Read More
2020-01-27 23:47
When planning your grid-tie solar installation you have to consider some things about your main service panel because that is where you are going to make your connection to the grid. The lar… Read More
2020-01-23 16:00
The biggest part of a solar power system is the solar panels themselves. With dozens of different solar panels in warehouses across the US, how do you decide which ones to get? There are man… Read More
2020-01-21 16:00
Everyone knows solar panels can save you money, but where should they go?
First, let’s discuss location on a larger scale. There is no place in the United States where solar w… Read More
2020-01-14 16:00
Fast food order takers ask “Do you want fries with that?” every time you order a burger and now solar installers are asking all their customers if they want batteries with their… Read More
2020-01-09 16:00
We all know installing solar panels will save you money, that part is simple. But when it comes time to purchase your equipment, you will need to decide what type of solar panels you want. T… Read More
2020-01-07 18:44
If you are going to install your own solar, you are going to have to deal with the city or county inspector. This can be easy or it can create a lot of extra work after you thought you were… Read More
2020-01-03 02:00
So you have all the solar panels installed on your roof, your wiring is completed and the system is powered on but are you done yet? No, there is one more important thing to do. You have to… Read More
2019-12-27 17:04
Raise a glass to a successful 2019 in solar, as the final Q3 of the calendar year has proven to be the most profitable one of the decade. Heck, with a statement like that, it might be better… Read More
2019-12-17 17:00
Choosing equipment is one of the bigger challenges for do it yourself solar installers. Roof attachments seem like a minor part of the system because they don’t cost much compared to t… Read More
2019-12-13 17:00
The good news is that residential solar power systems don’t need a lot of maintenance. The bad news is if you were using maintenance as an excuse to not install solar on your home, you… Read More
2019-12-12 01:26
Choosing to go solar is easy. Everybody wants to save money, right? Choosing whether you should have a contactor install your solar or go the do-it-yourself route is a tougher decision. Yes… Read More
2019-12-04 19:31
It’s better to seize the 30% Federal Tax Credit rather than wait for new solar-friendly legislation.
There was a brief period on the west coast of America when the future of solar-l… Read More
2019-11-20 17:00
Everybody already knows what solar panels do. They turn sunlight into electricity. But what does it do to add batteries to the solar panel system?
The short answer is that the batteries s… Read More
2019-11-19 17:00
If you are installing solar to save money on your electric bill, it is going to be a “grid-tied” system. When we talk about the “grid” we are talking about the electr… Read More
2019-11-18 17:00
Starting next year, California will require the construction of all homes to include solar systems that offset their expected energy usage.
California’s new home solar require… Read More
2019-11-15 22:38
If you look around, you are likely to notice that more and more roofs in your neighborhood are getting filled with solar panels. Which makes sense because all those homes use electricity and… Read More
2019-11-15 01:15
The ink has yet to dry on California’s paradigm-shifting new proposal, Title 24, which will require solar on all new homes, and, already, utility companies are looking for ways to unde… Read More
2019-11-11 21:26
Wildfire season in Southern California has become synonymous with rolling blackouts for homes relying on grid power, shinning the spotlight on microgrids as one of the best solutions to prov… Read More
2019-10-31 00:18
Many aspects of a solar project can be frustrating, which is why contractors charge so much for a turnkey solar installation. But, if you are smart and get your system from GoGreenSolar, you… Read More
2019-10-22 20:45
Let’s face it, most of us have no choice where we get our electricity from. The local electric company is your only option and when a company has no competition, they have no incentive… Read More
2019-10-21 19:38
More Californians are looking to switch to solar after two of the state’s largest utility providers cut power to nearly a million of its customers with little to no warning on account… Read More
2019-10-10 16:00
You know you want to install solar, but how much solar do you want to install? There are many factors to consider when making decisions about system size.
The system size will be dependen… Read More
2019-10-09 23:47
If you look at the roofs around you, you will see that more and more people are installing solar but what is it all about and how does it work? The point of installing solar is to save money… Read More
2019-10-08 11:00
Accessory dwelling units (ADU), in-law apartments, laneway houses, backyard cottages, or just a good ol’ fashion granny flat — the home addition goes by many names, but one thing… Read More
2019-10-07 22:07
Solar storage has reached an inflection point in cost with new Natural Gas Combined Cycle (NGCC) plants in many regions of the United States, competing both operationally and financially… Read More
2019-10-04 17:57
Installing solar will save you money on your electric bill. There is no doubt about that. The question real question is – how much money will it save you? That can only be answered if… Read More
2019-09-30 23:59
When it comes to generating power from the sun, there’s a misconception that home solar systems don’t work in cloudy weather. However, ask anyone who’s ever gotten sunburne… Read More
2019-09-24 00:52
The grounding requirements are one of the most confusing aspects of solar installation. Grounding is also what city inspectors tend to scrutinize the most. That is not a good combination unl… Read More
2019-09-24 00:38
Massachusetts state legislators are hoping to follow in the footsteps of California this month with a bill that would require new commercial and residential buildings to be equipped with sol… Read More
2019-09-17 04:18
If you are thinking about installing your own solar, you should know that there is more to getting the job done than sweating it out on the roof and hooking up the wires. There is paperwork… Read More
2019-09-11 19:53
Tens of thousands of California residents were affected by power outages this summer, as Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) company shutoff electric lines in order to mitigate fire hazards… Read More
2019-09-09 19:49
It is becoming more popular to
install batteries with solar power systems on new installations and as
retrofits. One of the questions to be answered when planning the battery
installation is… Read More
2019-09-05 01:01
Every professional solar
installer started off with no solar experience. Does this mean every twelve-year-old
strong enough to swing a hammer should embark on a do-it-yourself solar
project?… Read More
2019-08-26 15:00
If you are installing your own solar, you will have to make sure your system meets the “Rapid Shutdown” requirements.
These requirements first appeared in NEC 2014 and w… Read More
2019-08-23 16:00
The cost of solar panels has steadily decreased over the years but now some analysts are predicting an increase for the first time in nearly two decades — but not for the reasons you m… Read More
2019-08-22 20:13
It is very common for a Do-It-Yourself solar installer to get the permit plans drawn up by the distributor or by a third party company. Doing this definitely makes things go smoother when pu… Read More
2019-08-06 23:12
Installing batteries with solar
is necessary on off-grid systems if you want power at night and also becoming
more popular on grid-tied systems. Choosing what type of batteries to install
ca… Read More
2019-08-05 17:15
Installing your own solar power
system on your home will save you money. Reading this article before you do
that install will save you time and headaches.
Read The Manual!
First, read… Read More
2019-07-24 23:06
The price of solar panels has come down significantly but that doesn’t mean you still shouldn’t try to get the most energy possible from them. The key to optimizing solar panel p… Read More
2019-07-17 18:27
With dozens of brands of solar
panels on the market, choosing which one to buy can be a conundrum. One of the
things you that may help you navigate this field is to understand the various
ce… Read More
2019-04-02 19:08
If you’ve read pretty much any article on the benefits of converting your home to solar, you’re probably well aware of the great ROI it provides by paying itself off over the cou… Read More
2019-03-05 02:21
When it comes to home solar installations, the number of certifications, acronyms, and obscure bills bombarding your research can be enough to cause the sort of migraine you might get from s… Read More
2019-02-21 21:33
When utility companies come up short on annual profits, ratepayers are the ones expected to foot the bill and make up the difference.
Such is the case for customers of Southern California… Read More
2019-02-07 17:00
If you haven’t yet heard, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), the country’s largest power utility filed for bankruptcy last month as a result of more than $30 billion in liabi… Read More
2019-02-04 17:00
Solar saves you money. Installing it yourself is a great way
to save even more money. But that only works if you don’t end up with an
emergency room bill because you weren’t care… Read More
2019-02-04 17:00
Solar saves you money. Installing it yourself is a great way
to save even more money. But that only works if you don’t end up with an
emergency room bill because you weren’t care… Read More
2019-01-24 19:52
Customers of Southern California Edison (SCE) are rushing to switch to solar and lock in grandfathered rates for producing more energy than they use before the company changes its policy Mar… Read More
2019-01-21 17:00
A popular federal tax incentive that saves homeowners thousands for installing a home solar system will significantly decrease at the end of this year.
Known as the Investment Tax Credit… Read More
2019-01-15 20:55
Whether you are a professional installer or a
Do-It-Yourselfer, planning ahead is the key to a hassle-free solar
installation.
The planning should start with system sizing. Before you pu… Read More
2019-01-09 17:00
We all know installing solar makes sense, but should you install
batteries with it?
In a grid-tied system, the solar produces electricity which will save you money on your electric bill… Read More
2019-01-08 01:33
A new method to calculate solar rebates in San Antonio, Texas has stirred controversy between home installers and CPS Energy, the region’s energy supplier.
Until recently, CPS Ener… Read More
2019-01-03 17:00
Everyone knows solar panels are a good idea but are there
certain ones that are a better idea than others? The answer is a resounding
yes. Let’s take a look at the new QCell Q.Peak DUO… Read More
2018-12-13 19:00
Everyone is selling the same solar equipment, but which distributor you choose can make a world of difference. If you have doubts about that, ask Tony Panos in Desert Haven, Texas.
Tony cou… Read More
2018-12-11 00:54
SOLAR DEVELOPMENT CHART: Illinois is anticipating nearly a 20x increase in solar power over the next 5 years
Illinois is hoping to become the Midwest’s solar energy leader, increasing… Read More
2018-11-28 02:44
It could save you money or it could cost you more. It could be easy or it could be hard.
Do it yourself solar is more than just strapping on a tool belt and swinging a hammer. There’s… Read More
2018-11-26 23:40
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the U.S. Department of Energy has thrown down the gauntlet for Pennsylvania, encouraging the state to produce 10 percent of its electrici… Read More
2018-11-13 18:44
You have decided to install your own solar power system. The job will go much smoother if you have all the right tools on hand.
First, you will need some things on the roof and having them a… Read More
2018-11-08 00:09
Midterm elections can be a mixed bag. There are a lot of competing interests, with seats up for grabs and power shuffling from the left to the right or vise versa.
2018 was no different, bu… Read More
2018-11-01 16:00
If you’ve been looking to buy a battery to store renewable energy you might have noticed something strange — the shelves are nearly empty. The energy storage market, which up unt… Read More
2018-10-30 22:43
System sizing is an important part of planning your solar installation. So, how big does the system need to be? It depends on what you want to run. In this article, we will take a look at w… Read More
2018-10-22 23:36
Solar is a great idea. But is it a great idea to install it yourself? That depends on your skills.
The first set of skills that should be discussed are safety skills. There is a reason why s… Read More
2018-10-12 00:39
It’s been less than a month since California ratified its highly anticipated SB 700, and already the solar energy storage market is seeing a lively response.
Jerry Brown Signs SB700 … Read More
2018-10-09 00:19
A solar power system will generate the most energy if you optimize the orientation of the solar panels. But, does that mean it worth it to tilt the solar panels on the roof?
First, let&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-10-01 15:00
By now everyone knows that solar can save you money on your electric bill, but let’s take a deeper look at solar as an investment.
On average, a 6kW system that costs about $15,000 aft… Read More
2018-09-25 18:45
People have a lot of misconceptions about solar, often due to misleading marketing tactics by solar companies. If you are going solar, you should know the facts so you have realistic expecta… Read More
2018-09-17 17:00
Yes, you should buy solar panels, but… Should you buy solar panels that are made in America or solar panels that are made in China?
We live in a modern world that operates on a global… Read More
2018-09-10 21:24
We all know the benefits of going solar. The solar salespeople knocking on your door and calling you incessantly have made it clear that a solar power system will quickly pay for itself by s… Read More
2018-08-28 22:37
A common question people ask when making the decision to go solar is how will having solar affect selling the house?
The first thing to note is that according to a few independent studies, s… Read More
2018-08-22 23:31
Over the years, we have seen the standard monocrystalline and polycrystalline PV modules increase in wattage per square foot, but they are getting close to the maximum possible efficiency on… Read More
2018-08-14 19:26
You know solar is a good idea. You see the systems on your neighbors’ roofs and you may have even heard them brag about the savings on their electric bill. So why are you waiting? Now… Read More
2018-08-09 23:02
Over the years electric bills have gotten more complicated. It is important to understand how you are being charged for your electricity, especially if you are trying to calculate your payba… Read More
2018-08-03 21:19
We are still miles away from being able to produce a practical, self-contained solar powered car but that does not mean you have to give up your dream of driving on sunshine. If you have an… Read More
2018-07-26 00:43
Once you have chosen to go solar, the very important question arises. How many solar panels do I need?
The first part of this is to figure out how many Watts of solar you need. This will de… Read More
2018-07-20 18:15
The future of solar in the golden state is shining much brighter now that that the California Energy Commission unanimously voted to require that all new homes built after Jan 1, 2020… Read More
2018-07-17 00:14
When shopping for PV modules, you must choose between 60 cell and 72 cell modules. The extra cells mean extra wattage and while many people make the assumption that more is better, this isn… Read More
2018-07-11 19:09
Energy storage systems for solar are becoming more popular. People want to have back-up power during power outages and changes in net metering and time of use electric rates can give energy… Read More
2018-07-05 18:54
With so many options on equipment, it is easy to get lost in the decision making process. One of the most common customer questions is the difference between microinverters and a system like… Read More
2018-06-08 00:40
A recent settlement brought an end to an attempt by Duke Energy Carolinas to shoulder North Carolina residents switching to solar with hefty fixed rate increases.
To help fund a proposed $1… Read More
2018-05-29 22:39
As summer ramps up on the east coast, people in North Carolina are lining up to get a chunk of the state’s $62 million solar rebate. Last month the North Carolina Utilities Commision a… Read More
2018-05-10 01:00
The California Energy Commission got one step closer to upholding the state’s pledge to receive all its power from renewables by 2045, ratifying a mandate this week that requires… Read More
2018-04-26 20:00
Professional solar panel installers live by the phrase “measure twice, cut once,” to avoid waste and get things right the first time. But that may not work for a smart amateur.
A… Read More
2018-04-16 20:27
New distributed solar incentives in Chicago, Illinois have recently gone into effect, stimulating a rise in home solar panel installations around the great lakes area.
The incentives are a… Read More
2018-04-14 00:24
Solar enthusiasts are individuals who promote green energy by advocating for or simply practicing alternative energy use. That said, solar devices are pretty easy to come by and you’d… Read More
2018-04-04 23:25
Trump’s tariffs on steel aren’t only adversely affecting the livelihoods of American manufacturers and the food you eat, but will take a toll on the nuts and bolts of the clean e… Read More
2018-03-24 00:14
If you live in California and are only using your solar battery for backup, then you’ve been using it wrong.
A subsidy program to encourage home energy storage has already paid million… Read More
2018-03-06 23:20
It hangs in air and glistens a rainbow sheen on top of water — it’s the true cost of using coal powered electricity, which states like California have become all too aware… Read More
2018-02-22 02:10
It’s no secret the solar industry has already faced some intense headwinds in 2018, as seen with President Trump’s aggressive tariff on imported solar panels at the start of Febr… Read More
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