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What Does it Mean to “Stay Behind the Meter?”

March 8, 2024

In the realm of renewable energy, the concept of staying “behind the meter” is changing how we think about electricity…

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Enphase IQ 5P Battery Review

March 5, 2024

The Enphase IQ 5P Battery is an all-in-one AC-coupled system that pairs solar energy storage with its cutting-edge technology and…

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Introducing the Enphase IQ Battery 5P: The Future of Home Energy Storage

February 7, 2024

The Enphase IQ Battery 5P is a big step forward in solar energy, designed to meet the needs of California…

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Powerwall 3: What to Expect

October 13, 2023

Tesla’s Powerwall 3 will be available in 2024 as the newest in their energy storage system lineup, promising to elevate…

Why Battery Storage is Essential with PG&E’s Net Billing Tariff (NEM 3.0)

October 10, 2023

When first established, Net Energy Metering (NEM) was a game changer for California residents interested in making the switch to…

Tesla Powerwall Or Generator – Which One Is Better?

October 5, 2023

With an increasing number of power outages in California, homeowners want more reliable backup power. Tesla Powerwall and traditional gas-powered…

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How Long Can a Powerwall Keep Your Refrigerator Running?

September 29, 2023

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is a pivotal movement in the modern era. The world is…

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Are Tesla Powerwalls Worth the Investment?

September 26, 2023

Tesla Energy’s Powerwall 2 stands out as a top-tier energy storage system in today’s market. Yet, with a price tag…

What Are the Pros and Cons of the Tesla Powerwall?

September 22, 2023

The Tesla Powerwall, an innovative lithium-ion battery, is gaining attention among California homeowners who are interested in home energy storage…

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How Much Does A Tesla Powerwall Cost in 2023?

September 2, 2023

If you’re considering adding a  Tesla Powerwall home battery solution to your home, it’s important to understand the true value…

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Solar Technologies Joins New U.S. Solar Panel Recycling Program

By p15 | January 29, 2018

As world leaders and clean energy innovators work to address climate change, it’s no longer enough for us to simply do less: to drive less, buy less and discard less. Rather it’s up to us to do more: to go above and beyond to effect lasting, positive change for the health of our planet and…

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Schools and car dealerships could cut energy use by over 40%—others not far behind

By p15 | January 27, 2018

If enough US organizations properly used existing building management systems intended to improve energy efficiency, the reduced power consumption could equal the amount of electricity used by 12 to 15 million Americans—according to a recent article published by Clean Technica. A study cited in the piece says that while most large commercial facilities are already equipped with automation systems to control energy…

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Beautiful Green Homes Designed With Solar

By p15 | January 25, 2018

 Whether you’re building a new environmentally sustainable solar-powered home or making your existing abode more energy efficient, we recognize the importance of curb appeal. That’s why Solar Technologies takes a fundamentally different approach to how we design and engineer complete solar energy solutions.  Even with 70 percent fewer visible parts,1 our solar systems deliver 70 percent more…

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What’s the best renewable energy for you?

By p15 | January 23, 2018

You want your company to use renewable energy, but you don’t have a clue about your options or how to weigh them. Don’t worry. It’s an increasingly common challenge as renewables gain in popularity.  There are seven main types of commercial renewable energy. All of them reinforce sustainable business practices, but—just like fossil fuels—all of them come with unique…

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Collaboration Is Key to Our Solar Future

By p15 | January 21, 2018

Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” By all accounts, we’ve witnessed the best of multi-stakeholder collaboration when it comes to developing long-term strategies that promote clean energy adoption. The COP21 agreement and bipartisan extension of the U.S. Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar and…

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How solar power can increase your commercial property value

By p15 | January 19, 2018

Listing the many benefits of solar panels for business is easy, but quantifying the value of each can be more challenging. The impact on property value is a prime example. While it’s likely true that a building equipped with quality solar panels for commercial property is more valuable than a facility that relies on fossil…

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Solar Technologies Customers Share Why They Went Solar

By p15 | January 17, 2018

At Solar Technologies our customers are at the heart of everything we do. After all, our customers are the reason that we’ve spent the past 30 years innovating relentlessly to deliver the most advanced solar solutions powering our world and changing the future of energy. Here are excerpts from some of our favorite customer reviews and…

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Sustainability Star: Toyota is going places few companies have been before

By p15 | January 14, 2018

This past July, Toyota officially opened its new, 100-acre North American headquarters in Plano, Texas. Cutting the ribbon on such a groundbreaking, 3-years-in-the-making corporate sustainability success story would be reason enough for most companies to celebrate. But the folks at Toyota are just as energized by the many sustainable design principles they’ve incorporated into their state-of-the-art campus.…

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Home Solar Savings Make for a Happier New Year!

By p15 | January 11, 2018

We recently asked some of our home solar customers to share with us on Facebook how much money they saved with Solar Technologies® solar in 2017; how much energy they produced; and how much CO2 they avoided. Such information is easily accessible thanks to Solar Technologies monitoring app, which customers can access on any smart device such as a cell…

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Solar Technologies Warranty Agreement

By p15 | January 5, 2018

Solar Technologies is pleased to provide a limited product and power warranty on its photovoltaic modules and/or systems components (“PV System”). Warranty rights may be assigned and transferred to subsequent assignees subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the limited product and power warranty for the PV System being assigned and transferred. Please…