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Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Solar Panels and Battery Storage in Your Bay Area Home

June 19, 2024

Harnessing the power of the sun can significantly reduce your energy bills, increase your home’s value, and contribute to a…

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Can I Install Solar Panels Myself?

May 18, 2024

More Bay Area homeowners are turning to solar to reduce their electricity bills and embrace clean energy. This has also…

How Does the California Solar Mandate Impact Homeowners and Businesses?

May 8, 2024

California is a leader in solar energy production in the United States. The state has taken big steps to use…

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Does The Quality & Material Of My Roof Matter When Installing Solar?

March 20, 2023

If you’re interested in installing a solar panel system on your home or business, you might be wondering if your…

How to Get More Value Out of Your Solar System

October 13, 2022

While generating power from the sun is without cost, the technology behind this process is not. The reality is solar…

Do I Need a New Roof to Go Solar?

September 30, 2022

(And More Important Questions to Ask Your Solar Installer) Solar power is on the rise, and for good reason. Installing…

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Are Critter Guards Really Necessary? Consider These Four Solar Enhancements.

June 17, 2022

When it comes to installing a new solar system, most homeowners simply think about only buying the actual solar panels.…

How to Avoid Solar Scams

January 7, 2022

A growing number of people are eager to learn more about solar energy and find out what kind of savings…

5 Ways to a More Energy Efficient Home

October 25, 2021

When it comes to purchasing a home, one of the first things most buyers look into is the home’s energy…

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Generators vs. Solar Batteries: Which is the Better Backup?

October 12, 2021

A well-designed solar system can meet the majority of the electricity needs for a homeowner, but there are times when power needs…

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Bay Area Residents Act Now To Claim Your Solar Energy Tax Credit.

By p15 | March 13, 2017

Solar Technologies a Bay Area leader in Solar Panel Systems wants to remind California residence that if they’re thinking about switching to solar, the time to act is now before the solar energy tax credit incentive expires. “The solar energy tax credit allows a homeowner to reduce the amount of income tax that they would…

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How To Get Your Solar Energy Tax Credit

By p15 | March 10, 2017

There are a lot of good reasons to go solar. Many Bay Area homeowners have a solar system installed to protect themselves and their families against rising energy rates. While it is difficult to forecast exactly how much electricity costs will rise, or how quickly, one thing is certain – they will go up. Conversely,…

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A BAY AREA SOLAR PANEL LEADER BRIGHTENS CUSTOMERS’ BOTTOM LINE

By p15 | February 2, 2017

Solar Technologies, a Bay Area leader in solar panel installations, announced today the launch of their new website, http://solartechnologies.com. “Our new site has been designed to help both residential and commercial solar customers through every step of the purchase process,” said Jeff Parr, Owner of Solar Technologies, “After 18 years of solar installation, we know…

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Shop The Logo & Save!

By p15 | December 12, 2016

Solar Technologies is excited to team up with our long-time partner, Think Local First of Santa Cruz to promote the “Shop the Logo” campaign and shopping local in the month of December.  As part of the campaign, Solar Technologies will be offering $1,000 off the purchase of a SunPower system installation between 12/1 and 12/31! …