How To Review a Solar Quote
So, you’re on the path to going solar. It is an exciting time and there is a lot of information coming your way! It’s important to understand just what you’ll be [...]
How Can You Save Energy While Working from Home?
Just like that, millions of Americans are suddenly working—and teaching—from home. And for many of those newly home-bound families, there's an unexpected expense awaiting in the wings— a higher energy bill . Working [...]
How to Choose Your Solar Company
When you are thinking about adding a solar system to your home, there is a lot to know. Most importantly is choosing the best solar company to guide you. Here are [...]
Is My Roof Good For Solar? The Questions Behind The Question
If you’re considering a rooftop solar installation, chances are you’ve already done some research about the many benefits of commercial solar power—beyond lower energy costs. But before you can take advantage [...]
Six Important Questions Solar Owners Should Ask About Storage
In 2020, SunPower announced the newest addition to its portfolio of streamlined solar solutions, SunVault™ storage. And while storage isn’t a new concept, there are still a number of questions and misconceptions [...]
How to Get More Value Out of Your Solar System
While generating power from the sun is without cost, the technology behind this process is not. The reality is solar panels are an investment – much like a home – that [...]
How Long Will Your Solar Panels Last?
Most solar panels come with a 25-to-30-year warranty, but they may realistically last 25 to 40 years or more. Panels will, however, slowly begin to degrade over time, meaning they [...]
Go Solar in Four Easy Steps This Year
For homeowners interested in adding photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to their homes or businesses, 2021 has already gotten off to a great start. Just before ringing in the new year, Congress [...]
4 Reasons to Buy a SunPower® Equinox™ Home Solar System With Storage
Today we announced our new all-in-one Equinox™ Storage home solar system with a storage battery, with limited availability starting in California and a wider nationwide release in 2020. Here are four reasons why [...]
Remote Working with Solar Power
With a “Stay at Home” directive in place or not, more companies are realizing a benefit by their workers working from home either full or part time. There are many reasons [...]
How Much Power Can Solar Energy Generate on a Cloudy Day?
Clouds gather. The sky grows dark. A solar homeowner may naturally wonder: How much energy can my solar system generate during a cloudy day? While of course solar panels need sunlight [...]
Go Solar Now and Get 4% More Savings Than We Expected
We are thrilled! In the final days of 2020, the U.S. Congress passed an extension to the 26% Investment Tax Credit. That is big news for Solar, and for you! Install [...]
Easy DIY Tips on How to Clean Solar Panels
So, you decided to get a solar system and join the ranks of thousands of world changers. First of all, congratulations! You are helping reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses that harm [...]
Solar Can Boost Your Home’s Value
CNBC’s Power The Future released a new study, based on Zillow data; how much solar adds to the resale value of a home. Whenever a study like this hits the press, [...]
How a Solar Battery Works During a Blackout
Flashlight batteries and cases of water are selling out, and gas tanks are being filled as worried residents try to picture their lives in the dark for what could potentially be [...]
5 Ways to a More Energy Efficient Home
When it comes to purchasing a home, one of the first things most buyers look into is the home’s energy efficiency. Rising utility rates and weather trends often make this an [...]
Blast Your AC All Summer Long Next Year with Solar Power
Summer is ending, but it's always good to prepare for next year! There’s nothing greater than cranking up the air conditioner when it gets hot and sweaty outside. And there’s nothing [...]
Do You Know What’s Going on Your Roof?
SunPower® Equinox™ is the only all-in-one, complete home solar system. With conventional solar system, it's hard to know what you're getting. And while installer may tout that variety as a strength, [...]
Generators vs. Solar Batteries: Which is the Better Backup?
A well-designed solar system can meet the majority of the electricity needs for a homeowner, but there are times when power needs to be pulled from the grid. While many energy [...]
5 Ways to Conserve Energy During Summer
Now in the thick of summer, the nation’s first major heatwave has brought sweltering heat and back-to-back days with record highs. Homeowners from California to New York are cranking up the [...]
Why Spring is the Perfect Time for a Solar Panel Installation
Spring has officially arrived and with it, warmer weather. This is the time of year when homeowners start flipping on air conditioners and enjoying more time outdoors before temperatures rise. While [...]
What the Current State of ITC Means for Homeowners
Since 2008, the federal solar investment tax credit (ITC) has been one of the most important policy drivers for solar power in the U.S. It's allowed the owners of residential, commercial and utility-scale [...]
Solar vs. Wind Energy: Which Alternative Energy Source is Right for Your Home?
Incredible strides in renewable energy technologies are making alternative power sources more obtainable than ever for American homeowners. Solar panels are now sleek and design-conscious. Incredibly efficient, greener batteries are making it possible to store [...]
Is Your House a Good Candidate for Solar?
If you’ve been considering adding a solar system to your home, do you even know if it’s a real option for you? At Sunergy Systems we will help you evaluate your [...]
