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How Much Electricity Does a Computer Use?

January 17, 2024

Computers have become an indispensable part of our daily lives, both for personal use and work-related tasks. For many California…

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What is the Difference Between Watts, Kilowatts, and Kilowatt-Hours?

January 8, 2024

In the realm of solar panels and energy consumption, understanding the units that measure the electricity generated is important. As…

How Much Electricity Does a Lightbulb Use?

December 20, 2023

Energy conservation is important for homeowners today and understanding how much electricity a light bulb uses is essential. The United…

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Will Solar Panels Damage Your Roof?

December 15, 2023

In recent years, the United States has seen a surge in homeowners adding solar panels to their homes, especially in…

Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters

November 15, 2023

California homeowners are always on the lookout for ways to optimize their energy use and reduce their monthly bills. One…

How Much Electricity Does an Air Conditioner Use?

October 24, 2023

During the summer in California, the heat can be relentless. As temperatures soar, many homeowners see their utility bills rise…

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We Made The List!

By Solar Technologies | July 29, 2019

We Made The List! July 2019 – Solar Technologies, a Bay Area leader in solar panel technology, is proud to have made the list of 2019 Top Solar Contractors in the U.S. by Solar Power World magazine. We achieved the rank of 25th in California (excluding utility contractors) and 126th overall out of 415 companies…

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Video: Five Steps to Going Solar

By Solar Technologies | July 9, 2019

Video: Five Steps to Going Solar Going solar doesn’t have to be complex. In this two-minute video, SunPower Energy Consultant Whitney Torres explains how to get home solar panels. To learn more, read this recent blog post about how to get solar panels on your home, which gives further details about the key steps: Finding a solar…

Learn How to Go Solar

By Solar Technologies | June 12, 2019

Solar power helps homeowners save money on energy bill, so if you’re dreading those high electricity bills this summer, you may want to find out: How do I go solar? It’s certainly a common question. Photovoltaic (PV) solar power is the fastest-growing type of energy in the world. In the U.S. alone there are now 2 million rooftop solar…

Californians Unite to Protect Their Solar Rights

By Solar Technologies | June 10, 2019

Californians Unite to Protect Their Solar Rights California solar customers: It’s time to take action to protect your right to access the clean energy of the sun. Today we’d like to encourage everyone with a residential or commercial solar system to support the newly established Solar Rights Alliance, a nonprofit association dedicated to defending the right of…

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Investment in Solar Plants Defines Effeciency

By Solar Technologies | May 31, 2019

We all know that the demand for energy and energy production is increasing day by day. All the companies are in a race and are trying to produce the most amount of energy while coming up with better technologies for it. There are many sources of energy. Some can be directly utilized while others may…

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Solar Energy Uses in Your Daily Life

By Solar Technologies | May 27, 2019

Solar Energy Uses in Your Daily Life Today, Solar energy is known as being one of the cleanest forms of renewable energy. The ongoing development of solar technologies is giving more homes the solar energy options to save up on their electricity and utility bills. ‘Going Green’ is one of the initiatives that has been…

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Funding Commercial Solar Projects

By Solar Technologies | May 20, 2019

Funding commercial solar projects: How to get that photovoltaic new car smell Not so long ago your choice for financing a new solar energy system was simple—come up with the money to pay for it. Today, the solar industry is more financially sophisticated, offering a number of different ways to make this renewable energy resource…

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How to Choose a Good Solar Company

By Solar Technologies | May 17, 2019

How to Choose a Good Solar Company Are you searching for Bay Area solar companies? No matter if you require electricity, solar panels or similar items can allow you to find solar power solution for your home or business. Here is the right guide offered to assist you to meet your requirements. There are a…

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Installing Commercial Solar: What to expect from your utility—and how your solar company will help you out

By Solar Technologies | May 13, 2019

If your business is going solar, you’re automatically launching two long-term business partnerships. The first will be with the solar company that plans and builds your photovoltaic (PV) solar system. That partnership is going to start with the ongoing interactions that will take place during the solar installation process. Your other long-term partner will be the…

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The Energy Challenge: Winning at Sea on Zero Emissions

By Solar Technologies | May 8, 2019

The Energy Challenge: Winning at Sea on Zero Emissions Solar energy is a competitive advantage on the open seas. The significant power demands a sailing yacht requires running on-board navigation, communications and autopilot systems means that energy must be consistently available. By integrating Solar Technologies solar technology, not only have we overcome common and time-consuming…