Solar Industry News
Streamlined Solar Permitting with SolarAPP+ Brings Clean Energy to Our Customers Faster
Our Director of Residential Solar, Kyle Severns, recently attended an event to introduce the Solar Automated Permit Processing (SolarAPP+) platform,…
How Does Net Metering Impact Solar Customers in California?
California utility companies, like PG&E, Edison and Sempra, want to enact drastic changes to the Net Energy Metering (NEM) program…
Shelter-in-Place Energy Saving Tips
The Bay Area’s shelter-in-place orders were just extended through May, and after some odd 40 days of this, you may…
California is One Million Solar Rooftops Strong
California is One Million Solar Rooftops Strong Today is a landmark day for clean energy in California. Former Governors Arnold…
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…
What are California’s Massive Power Outages Like?
What are California’s Massive Power Outages Like? SunPower, which has multiple offices in California, has many employees affected by the…
How a Solar Battery Works During a Blackout
How a Solar Battery Works During a Blackout This week Californians are enduring the most widespread planned blackouts in the state’s history…
Californians Unite to Protect Their Solar Rights
Californians Unite to Protect Their Solar Rights California solar customers: It’s time to take action to protect your right to…
Solar Energy Uses in Your Daily Life
Solar Energy Uses in Your Daily Life Today, Solar energy is known as being one of the cleanest forms of…
Go Green for Earth Month & Save Money
Go Green for Earth Month & Save Money Earth Month is around the corner, and it’s a reminder of us how important…
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Solar vs. Wind Energy: Which Alternative Energy Source is Right for Your Home?
Incredible strides in alternative energy sources are making renewable power 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 the overbalance of solar and wind energy into homes. Technology upgrades, storage improvements and equipment capabilities all contribute to more efficient…
What Are Off-Peak Electricity Hours?
Off-Peak Hours: Everything You Need to Know About the Cheapest Time to Use Electricity Electricity is one of the most expensive utilities in your home. That’s why utility companies like PG&E who provide services to residential customers, are implementing innovative rate structures like time-of-use (TOU) plans to encourage customers to consume energy during times when…
Moving? How SunPower Helps Homeowners with Their Solar System During Life Changes
Buying or selling a home is a big change for any family. There are several things to consider during the process, including the question of what you’ll need to do with your solar system. The great thing is that the ins and outs of buying and selling homes with solar panels aren’t that complicated. Realtors…
Evaluating Commercial Solar ROI, Payback, IRR, and NPV
The amount your business can save over the 25 to 30-year lifetime of a commercial solar system depends on many factors, including how you finance it, federal and local incentives and your pre-solar utility rate. Business owners in states like California benefit since the state ranks within the top for available sunshine. How to Determine…
How Long Do Solar Panels Last?
The industry standard for the productive lifetime of a solar panel is 25-30 years. While panels will continue to produce energy for years after the 25-30 year mark, its output will decrease slightly year over year. Most solar panels will offset your electricity use for decades. It’s important to research the solar products you choose…
How to Prepare Your Solar System for Winter Weather
Whether you live in a warmer climate where cold weather is touch and go, or you are used to freezing temperatures all season long, you may wonder what you need to do to prep your solar system for the winter. The good news is that a SunPower solar system is low maintenance. However, there are…
Home Battery Complete Review: Tesla Powerwall
With its legacy of reimagining existing products (along with the recently announced battery storage incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act), the Tesla Powerwall is in high demand with homeowners throughout California. Powerwall is an integrated battery system that stores the energy generated from your solar panels to power your home during evenings, cloudy days and…
Understanding Your PG&E Bill, Fees & Rate Schedule
If you live in California, there’s a good chance that you’re a customer of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). PG&E is a San Francisco-based company that provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 16 million people in the northern and central regions of California, making it one of the United States’ largest utilities. Here are…
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 has an upfront cost but pays off in the long term. The installation of your solar system can be compared to a small construction…
How Much Energy Do Solar Panels Produce?
In today’s market, the vast majority of solar panels produce between 250 and 400 watts of clean energy. On your solar installation quote, you might see a number like 245W, 300W or 345W next to the name of each panel. They all refer to a solar panel’s capacity, power output and wattage. How to Calculate…