Solar Industry News
How Will California’s Net Energy Metering Policy (NEM 3.0) Affect Home Solar + Storage Customers?
On December 15, 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) passed the new net metering policy, NEM 3.0. While the…
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need to Charge My Electric Vehicle?
Introduction One of the main benefits of purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) is that it allows you to forgo buying…
The History and Evolution of Our Electric Grid
Introduction When you plug in your phone or charge an electric vehicle (EV), your are accessing electricity from the grid.…
Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicles
Electric cars are excellent for the environment and offer many benefits over traditional vehicles, but they do have some downsides.…
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…
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…
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…
A Technical Review Of The SunPower SunVault Storage Solution
The SunPower SunVault battery storage solution allows you to gain more control over your home energy usage and protect against…
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Explained
Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, but many people aren’t aware of the tax credits…
What’s the Best Orientation and Angle to Install My Solar Panels?
If you’re thinking about installing solar panels on your roof, you might be surprised at how many variables can affect…
Learn More About
Solar + Battery Storage
Solar Industry News
We Made The List!
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…
Video: Five Steps to Going Solar
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
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
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…
Investment in Solar Plants Defines Effeciency
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…
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 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…
Funding Commercial Solar Projects
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…
How to Choose a Good Solar Company
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…
Installing Commercial Solar: What to expect from your utility—and how your solar company will help you out
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…
The Energy Challenge: Winning at Sea on Zero Emissions
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…