Does Solar Panel Size Matter?
We put this important question – and a few related ones – to Isaac Opalinsky, SunPower's senior manager of training. Here's what he had to say about solar panel size, efficiency [...]
Home Solar Installation in Seven Steps
At SunPower by PGT Solar, we pride ourselves on making solar simple. Part of that is a streamlined installation process that gets you from contract to savings in just seven steps. [...]
A Look Back at Solar Milestones of the 2010s
The 2010s have come to a close, and what a decade it was for solar energy in the United States. Over the last ten years, our industry grew from niche technology [...]
Why Some Governments Offer Rebates and Incentives for Home Solar
A quick search for “are there tax incentives for solar panels?” yields tons of results. You’ll see a lot about the various federal and state rebates for going solar. But you [...]
Solar at a Megawatt a Minute
Announcing SunPower Instant Design for Commercial Buildings When we introduced Instant Design at Google Next ’19 in San Francisco, we wanted to change how homeowners go solar. Visitors to sunpower.com now [...]
IBC vs. PERC: What’s the Best Type of Solar Panel
Solar manufacturers are always looking for new ways to make solar cells more efficient, so there are different types of solar panel technologies for customers to choose from, offering varying levels [...]
A Quick Guide to Solar Storage Batteries
This week we're announcing that in select U.S. markets the SunPower® Equinox™ home solar energy system can now be paired with industry leading solar battery storage providers such as Sonnen or Tesla. Read this accompanying blog [...]
Lower Your Carbon Footprint and Save $$ with Solar
CLEAN ENERGY NEVER LOOKED BETTER Things are heating up this summer, at a time when our nationʻs concern regarding climate change, carbon emissions, and fossil fuels has never been more prevalent. [...]
Estimate How Much Can You Save With Solar
We get asked, “How much do solar panels save?” every day. While yes, you will either greatly reduce or eliminate your electric bill, determining your total solar savings is influenced by [...]
Love Opening Your Mail. Go Solar & Chill With Every Utility Bill.
Summer is here! That means longer days, blooming flowers, family vacations… And, yes, the dreaded moment when your utility bill arrives. Let’s be real, the air conditioner is one of man’s [...]
5 Facts About Solar that Make Sense
Five reasons to consider going solar now. This post originally appeared on the SunPower Resources Blog
When Renewable and Conventional Energy Innovate Together
When Total and SunPower united in 2011 to reshape the solar industry, little did we know that global solar capacity would increase three-fold in less than four years (70 GW to [...]
What is Solar Energy? Common Solar Terms Defined
Solar energy doesn’t have to be confusing or complicated. If you’ve been looking at solar systems for your home or business, you’ve probably heard some unfamiliar industry jargon. Fear not the [...]
Solar Energy Pros and Cons
When it comes to solar energy pros and cons, we've heard it all: It's for hippies, it's too expensive or it doesn't work. Yet more solar energy systems are being installed [...]
When Choosing Solar Power Companies, Start With The Technology
With the expected useful life of commercial solar systems ranging from 25 to 40 years , choosing the right solution to invest in at the outset is incredibly important. But which [...]
Thinking About Going Solar?
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE CHOOSING AN INSTALLER More and more people are recognizing the benefits of making the switch to photovoltaic (PV) solar power. They recognize its ability to save them [...]
How Does Solar + Storage Help with Rolling Blackouts?
Texas produces more electricity than any other state, so Texans were stunned last February when Winter Storm Uri suddenly shut down most of the state’s power grid. Texas’ power producers had not adequately weatherized natural gas [...]
Common Questions About Buying a Home with Solar Energy
Anyone in the market for a new home can tell you the search process is both exciting and nerve-racking. Between location, school district, lot size, HOA fees and property taxes there’s [...]
