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Action Required: Changes to SunStrong Solar Monitoring and Cellular Connectivity by July 8

June 20, 2025

If your home solar system is monitored through the SunStrong Connect app, previously mySunPower, you may have received a message…

How To Connect Your SunPower Monitoring Device to Wi-Fi

May 10, 2025

Connect your monitoring device to wi-fi The PVS (Photovoltaic Supervisor) is a compact device typically installed in your garage or…

Understanding Solar Inverter Functions & When to Schedule Repairs

April 4, 2025

Your solar system is only as strong as its inverter. Whether you’re using SolarEdge, Enphase, SMA, or Fronius, your inverter…

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Removing and Reinstalling Solar Panels: Process and Costs Explained

November 10, 2024

Going solar is a long-term investment with numerous benefits, but maintenance over the years is inevitable. Solar panels typically last…

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How to help ensure your sustainability efforts pay off

By p15 | April 14, 2018

Although investing in renewable energy and other sustainability efforts can benefit a business in many ways, you may want to make sure it’s the right decision for your company’s bottom line before going ahead.  In an effort to show corporate social responsibility, many investors push for the adoption of business sustainability strategies. But some businesses…

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Solar That’s Tough Enough for NASA is Tough Enough for Your Roof

By p15 | April 13, 2018

Consumers who are considering going solar often ask us if Solar Technologies solar panels can withstand all that Mother Nature might bring to the rooftops of their homes or businesses. We’re glad they’re doing their homework because not all solar is alike. During our company’s 30-year history our collaborations with solar pioneers such as NASA…

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5 real reasons to adopt green business practices

By p15 | April 11, 2018

Why should businesses go green? A Houston Chronicle article points out five reasons why green business practices can be beneficial to your company. “Going green” at work—or adopting environmentally friendly business practices—is not just a trend, but also a way for socially responsible companies to benefit from a host of advantages. The article points to plusses such…

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Solar power today and tomorrow

By p15 | April 9, 2018

Solar power is one of the most efficient yet clean sources of energy we have access to. There are no increased fuel costs or dependencies, no ties to pollutants, and it’s both reliable and affordable. Of course, in order to harness solar power you need access to specific technology. This tech relies on either small-scale…

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What exactly is green building?

By p15 | April 7, 2018

This day and age, you hear everyone talking about going green. Whether you want to admit it or not, at some point everyone will have to follow with the green movement. This is because at the rate we are going, the earth is simply not sustainable. That means that over the years, we will begin to…

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Go paperless: 5 tips for reducing your business’s dependence on paper

By p15 | April 4, 2018

Thinking about reducing your business’s carbon footprint? Looking for ways to hit your organization’s sustainability goals? An article from Sustainable Cities Collective tells how leading businesses are doing just that by focusing on reducing the amount of paper they use. Keeping cardboard boxes stamped with those green recycling logos in your hallways is not going to cut…

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The 4 phases of a commercial solar panel installation

By p15 | April 2, 2018

When you’re first investigating the possibility of implementing a commercial solar installation, the future looks bright. It’s exciting to think about the energy cost savings and the environmental and social benefits this clean, renewable resource will bring to your organization. But that’s someday, not today. At this point, having made a commitment to go solar,…

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How to create a highly-effective solar RFP

By p15 | March 31, 2018

Most public entities and some large corporations must initiate solar projects through a formal process. They send out a request for proposal (RFP) and evaluate competitive bids before selecting a vendor for the job. If your organization plans to create a solar RFP, know that the quality and specificity of the proposals you receive will…

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What to expect when you go solar: 4 stages to completing a new commercial solar installation

By p15 | March 29, 2018

Your organization has committed to going solar. Now what? While you may have experience with other types of construction projects, taking part in a new commercial solar installation may seem like uncharted territory. This business brief offers a road map of what to expect on your journey from signing the contract to flipping the “on”…

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Investigating how to go solar? Expect solar companies to ask you these 7 questions

By p15 | March 27, 2018

When you’re ready to discuss how to go solar with photovoltaic (PV) solar system providers, you should also be ready to answer some key questions. Your potential partners in clean energy aren’t trying to be nosey—they’re simply attempting to collect basic information that will help determine the best solar power options to meet your organization’s unique requirements.…