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Oracle
Quick Facts Total System Size 336.9 kW City Pleasanton Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back 4…
Oakland Unified School
La Escuelita Educational Center Earns Honors for First “Grid-Neutral” School Solar Shines a Bright Light on Educational Center The La…
Orchard Commercial
Quick Facts: Orchard Commercial Total System Size 153.6 kW City Santa Clara, CA Utility Silicon Valley Power Panel Type SunPower…
Aromas Water District
Quick Facts: Aromas Water District Total System Size 95.4 kW City Aromas Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to…
InPhenix
Quick Facts Total System Size 1.02 MW City Pleasanton Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Loan Years to Pay Back 3…
Crow Canyon Apartments
Quick Facts Total System Size 127 kW City San Ramon Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back…
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo The Oakland Zoo hired Solar Technologies to design and install a solar power system to offset the electricity…
Coastline Family Farms
Coast American Cooling Salinas Valley Produce Company Harvests Millions in Solar Savings. A Leader in The Salinas Valley Founded in…
Rossmoor Mutual 48
Quick Facts Total System Size 113.9 kW City Walnut Creek Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back…
Reutlinger
Quick Facts Total System Size 505.3 kW City Danville Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Lease Years to Pay Back 5…
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How Many Watts of Electricity Does a TV Use?
Introduction Knowing how much electricity (measured in watts) your TV consumes is important for two main reasons: to estimate the cost of its energy usage and to determine the capacity of a solar battery needed to keep it running during a power outage. If you plan to use a solar battery as a backup power…
What You Need to Know About Energy Storage and Solar Batteries
Most people take for granted the role that batteries play in keeping our homes and communities powered. But energy storage, and batteries in particular, are essential to our clean-energy future and we’ll cover the reasons why in this post. What is Energy Storage? What is a Solar Battery? The primary function of solar energy storage…
Electric Vehicle Tax Credits & Incentives
Introduction On average, all-electric (AEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles cost more than conventional gas-powered cars. However, the base prices don’t take the federal & state tax credits and other incentives into account. These incentives and credits can greatly reduce the upfront cost of an electric vehicle to allow more drivers to take advantage of…
What is a Hybrid Solar System?
Introduction Solar offers a host of benefits beyond helping you reduce your carbon footprint, such as reducing the amount you pay for utilities. Installing panels on your roof puts you one step closer to being in control of the electricity that powers your home. One of the biggest decisions homeowners have to make is whether…
A Beginners Guide to Solar Panels for Your Home: Are they Worth It?
Installing solar panels on your home provides the rare opportunity to pay less for your electricity while helping to preserve the environment. The motivation to save money and power your home with clean, reliable energy has already motivated more than 2 million homeowners to add solar energy systems to their rooftop. However, the economics of…
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 gas in favor of using electricity, which can save money. Why not go a step further and tap into clean, renewable energy like solar power that you can produce from your own home? Solar is…
Preparing for an Outage with SunVault Home Battery Backup
While you may not be able to predict when an outage will occur, it’s important to be prepared when they do with home battery backup. Here are some helpful tips for using your SunVault home battery to keep your lights on even when the grid goes down. Using Your SunVault™ System Generally, SunVault Storage requires…
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. The grid is the network of wires and electrical systems that transport energy from the production source to your home. Today, the United States uses 16 times more energy than was used in 1950. Modernizing…
Will Solar Panels Work During a Power Outage?
During a power outage, solar panels will not keep your lights on unless they are equipped and configured to do so. To power your home when the power goes out, you will need to add a home battery. In states like California where public safety power outages are expected to continue for the next decade,…
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. One of the biggest questions for potential electric car buyers is whether to purchase an all-electric vehicle (AEV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), or one that runs on gasoline. How Do Electric Cars Work?…