Solar Industry News

Bethel Church of San Jose

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 357 kW City San Jose Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Lease Years to Pay Back…

Camille Apartments

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 42 kW City Mountain View Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back…

Denier Group

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 47 kW City Carmel Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back 4…

Highlands Apartments

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 48.3 kW City Lafayette Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back 5…

Mill Creek Apartments

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 23.4 kW City San Ramon Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back…

A&O Pharmacy

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 25.7kW City Salinas Panel Type Hanwha Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back 4 years…

1470 Civic

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 133.2 kW City Concord Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Lease Years to Pay Back 4…

Felton Bible Church

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 3.5 kW City Felton Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back 4…

Holy Names University

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 121.1 kW City Oakland Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Pre-paid PPA Years to Pay Back…

Grace Baptist Church

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 64.1 kW City San Jose Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Lease Years to Pay Back…

Solar Industry News

Tesla Powerwall 2 Recall: Information and Support for Homeowners

By Solar Technologies | December 22, 2025

At Solar Technologies, our service team is here to be a local resource for homeowners looking for clear, reliable information about current recalls and available support options. This article summarizes what’s known about the recent Tesla Powerwall 2 recall, what affected homeowners can expect, and how our team can help support the process if your…

What Is a Prepaid Solar PPA & Why Are More Homeowners Considering One 2026?

By Solar Technologies | December 20, 2025

If you’re thinking about going solar in 2026, you’ve probably heard that the residential solar tax credit is ending. That change has left many homeowners wondering whether solar still makes sense. The answer is, yes! The only change is the way savings are captured. One option gaining momentum is the prepaid solar PPA. It’s a…

Secure Your 30% Solar Tax Credit: A Business Owner’s Guide to Safe Harbor Under IRS Notice 2018-59

By Solar Technologies | July 6, 2025

As a business owner or commercial property investor, you know timing is everything — and that’s especially true when it comes to maximizing your federal solar tax incentives. With the future of the 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) uncertain, understanding Safe Harbor under IRS Notice 2018-59 could mean the difference between locking in thousands (or…

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

By Solar Technologies | June 20, 2025

If your home solar system is monitored through the SunStrong Connect app, previously mySunPower, you may have received a message recently about an upcoming service change. Here’s what you need to know — and what steps you should take — to avoid losing system monitoring and potentially damaging your equipment. Why Is This Happening? In…

Will the Federal Solar Tax Credit Survive 2025? Here’s What We Know

By Solar Technologies | June 17, 2025

A Big Change Could Be Coming for Solar Incentives—Here’s What Bay Area Homeowners Need to Know If you’re thinking about going solar or adding battery storage, you’ve likely heard of the 30% Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)—the incentive that’s helped millions of Americans lower the cost of their solar systems. But a proposed bill…

PG&E’s Net Billing Tariff Explained: How Solar + Battery Storage Maximizes Your Savings in 2025

By Solar Technologies | June 14, 2025

PG&E’s Rules for Solar Changed—Here’s What You Need to Know – If you’re a Bay Area homeowner exploring solar in 2025, you’ve probably heard the term Net Billing Tariff, or NBT – sometimes referred to as NEM 3.0. This is PG&E’s new solar billing policy that replaced Net Metering (NEM) for residential customers. And while…

How Bay Area Homeowners Are Using Solar + Battery Storage to Beat PG&E Rate Hikes

By Solar Technologies | June 4, 2025

Tired of PG&E Rate Hikes and Rising Bills? There’s a Better Way PG&E rates have soared over 40% in the past few years—and they’re not slowing down. For Bay Area homeowners, that means higher monthly bills with little warning and fewer options. But thousands have already found a solution: solar + battery storage. With solar…

Why 2025 May Be The Best Year To Go Solar In California

By Solar Technologies | June 1, 2025

If You’ve Been Thinking About Solar, Don’t Wait Until The Tax Credit is Gone For years, the 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) has made going solar one of the smartest financial moves a California homeowner can make. But if Congress passes the proposed legislation now in play, 2025 could be the last year to…

Solar Panels in California: What to Know Before You Buy in 2025

By Solar Technologies | May 28, 2025

Thinking About Going Solar? Make Sure You Start With the Right Solar Panels – If you’re a Bay Area homeowner considering solar in 2025, you’re not alone. With utility rates rising and tax incentives likely ending this year, more people than ever are looking to take control of their energy bills. But not all solar…

How To Connect Your SunPower Monitoring Device to Wi-Fi

By Solar Technologies | May 10, 2025

Connect your monitoring device to wi-fi The PVS (Photovoltaic Supervisor) is a compact device typically installed in your garage or mounted on an exterior wall. It functions as the central hub of your solar system, collecting performance data and communicating with other tools, including the Sunstrong Monitoring platform. What was previously known as the mySunPower®…