Blog Posts in 2017
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Five Popular Solar Myths Debunked
Posted By SunPower by Quality Home ServicesThe solar industry has exploded to quickly become the number one source of new electricity generation in the country, even more than natural gas and coal power. While solar has a long way to go before it becomes the top producer of electricity annually, the advancements in technology and great incentives from both the federal and California state government have made now a great time to make the ...Continue Reading -
What is the Energy Storage Rebate Bill?
Posted By SunPower by Quality Home ServicesIt should come as no surprise that California leads the United States when it comes to solar energy. Not only does the majority of our state get showered with sunlight for the vast majority of the year, but the state government has provided numerous cost-saving incentives to get away from traditional solar power and switch to clean, renewable power. Soon, California residents may have an ...Continue Reading -
Why Metal Roofs Make Solar Panels More Efficient
Posted By SunPower by Quality Home ServicesIn a state like California which gets doused in solar energy for the vast majority of the year, nearly every home or business owner could benefit significantly from mounting solar panels on their roof. There is a system for just about everybody, ranging from smaller more affordable systems for homes to large, high-efficiency setups that can provide even the most robust business with the power they ...Continue Reading -
Can You Add Panels to Your Solar Array?
Posted By SunPower by Quality Home ServicesIt’s actually not uncommon at all for those who purchase solar panel systems to wish to expand in the years immediately after, particularly those who only get a system that’s about equal to their current consumption at the time. Expanding a roof-mounted or ground-based solar array by adding additional panels can help you generate more electricity and keep your savings at a maximum, but is it even ...Continue Reading -
How Solar Panels are Changing California Agriculture
Posted By SunPower by Quality Home ServicesIt’s no secret that agriculture is a huge portion of California’s economy, and the nutrient-rich soil of our Central Valley produces a wide variety of crops. However, no plant-grown crop is bigger for our state than Almonds. One local producer, Golden Empire Shelling, recently made the decision to switch over to solar power in order to keep costs down by earning credits during the growing season ...Continue Reading -
California Adjusts Time of Use Rates
Posted By SunPower by Quality Home ServicesCalifornia public utility officials recently took a giant step forward in encouraging residents to be wise with their electricity. In January of this year, the California Public Utilities Commission voted to adopt guidelines for establishing time-of-use electricity rates, which encourage smart use of electricity by charging more for electricity during peak usage hours and less for power during ...Continue Reading -
Should I Buy or Lease Solar Panels?
Posted By SunPower by Quality Home ServicesOver a million American families and businesses have made the switch to solar , while thousands more are joining the movement with each passing day. People throughout the country are taking advantage of solar power to save money, gain energy independence, lower their carbon footprint, as well as create millions of jobs in the solar industry. One of the most common questions we get at SunPower by ...Continue Reading -
How America's Cloudiest Cities are Producing Tons of Solar Energy
Posted By SunPower by Quality Home ServicesMany people believe cloudy skies result in less solar energy produced due to the lack of sunlight. Fortunately, that could be further from the truth. In many of the world’s cloudiest cities, it is clear that their residents are producing an ample amount of solar power. For example, Germany has become a global leader in solar by generating about 7.5% of their net electricity consumption, despite ...Continue Reading
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