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Oracle - Campus Solar

Oracle

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 336.9 kW City Pleasanton Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back 4…

Oakland Unified School roof, almost completely covered with solar panels

Oakland Unified School

February 25, 2020

La Escuelita Educational Center Earns Honors for First “Grid-Neutral” School Solar Shines a Bright Light on Educational Center The La…

Orchard Commercial solar

Orchard Commercial

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts: Orchard Commercial Total System Size 153.6 kW City Santa Clara, CA Utility Silicon Valley Power Panel Type SunPower…

Aromoas Water District install

Aromas Water District

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts: Aromas Water District Total System Size 95.4 kW City Aromas Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to…

Inphenix commercial solar

InPhenix

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 1.02 MW City Pleasanton Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Loan Years to Pay Back 3…

Essex Crow Canyon Commercial Solar

Crow Canyon Apartments

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 127 kW City San Ramon Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back…

Oakland Zoo Vet Clinic is mostly solar powered

Oakland Zoo

February 25, 2020

Oakland Zoo The Oakland Zoo hired Solar Technologies to design and install a solar power system to offset the electricity…

Coastline Family Farms roof covered in high efficiency solar panels

Coastline Family Farms

February 25, 2020

Coast American Cooling  Salinas Valley Produce Company Harvests Millions in Solar Savings. A Leader in The Salinas Valley Founded in…

Commercial solar install

Rossmoor Mutual 48

February 25, 2020

Quick Facts Total System Size 113.9 kW City Walnut Creek Panel Type SunPower Financing Type Cash Years to Pay Back…

Commercial solar install

Reutlinger

February 25, 2020

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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Solar 101: How Does Solar Energy Work?

By p15 | June 18, 2017

Our sun is a naturally occurring nuclear reactor. It releases tiny packets of energy called photons, which travel the 93 million miles from the sun to Earth in about eight-and-a-half minutes. Every hour, enough photons impact our planet to theoretically satisfy global energy needs for an entire year. However, solar-generated power currently accounts for just…

Businesses Can Achieve Their Corporate Sustainability Goals with Solar

How Businesses Can Achieve Their Corporate Sustainability Goals with Solar

By p15 | June 15, 2017

Many of America’s biggest and most successful businesses have gone solar to achieve corporate sustainability goals to reduce operating costs and their carbon footprint. The list includes industry giants like Wal-Mart, Target, Apple, IKEA, Macy’s, FedEx, Verizon, General Motors, L’Oreal and others. And every day, more companies, both large and small, are investing in solar…

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Should I Put Solar Panels on My House?

By p15 | June 13, 2017

If you’re thinking about going solar, you’re probably wondering: Is solar cost effective? Is my roof suitable for solar panels? Will solar energy generate enough electricity to power my home? Who makes the best solar panels? But first, it’s important to explore if solar panels for your home make sense. Here are some key questions…

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Limited Time Offer Solar Financing For Homeowners!

By p15 | June 11, 2017

Home Solar Rates Are Heating Up. At Solar Technologies we offer a variety of solar financing options so that every homeowner can save with solar regardless of their budget or credit history. From solar lease to solar loan, cash purchase to the PACE program we’ll find the right financing solution so you can start saving now. For A…

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What Is Green Building?: Explaining Eco-Friendly Construction

By p15 | June 9, 2017

What is green building? Simply put, it’s the environmentally-conscious construction (and operation) of buildings.  For many good reasons, green construction is becoming more and more common. Several of these are outlined in a recent article from Smart Cities Dive. But before we get to those, let’s first understand the kinds of building practices considered to…

How Much Energy Does a Solar Panel Produce

How Much Energy Does a Solar Panel Produce?

By p15 | June 6, 2017

Homeowners shopping for solar often ask us: How much energy does a solar panel produce? It’s a good question because it will help you calculate how many solar panels you’ll need to power your home. Depending upon its wattage, a single solar panel only makes enough electricity to power a lightbulb for a few hours,…

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Overcoming Commercial Solar Savings Myopia: How to See Long-Range Benefits More Clearly

By p15 | June 3, 2017

People who are nearsighted typically find it more difficult to read road signs or see distant objects clearly. It’s a condition easily corrected with the right pair of prescription lenses. But those looking to purchase a new commercial solar panel system may not even recognize they have a form of “investment myopia” that’s preventing them…

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Why Go Solar Now? Savings and Other Solar Energy Benefits

By p15 | May 31, 2017

When you see solar on your neighbor’s roof does it make you want to go solar too? Maybe your neighbor told you his new solar system helped put a big dent in his electric bill, and you’re thinking going solar could be a nice benefit for your family too. But then you think electricity rates…

How Solar Panels Work To Produce Solar Energy In Three Steps

How Solar Panels Work To Produce Solar Energy In Three Steps

By p15 | May 28, 2017

For many, the concept of being able to tap into the sun and produce energy that can power their home, business, or automobile is a mysterious phenomenon. Unlocking the power of the sun in just a few simple steps can not only save you thousands on utility bills but also help create a more sustainable…

Solar Energy Benefits

Why Go Solar Now? Savings and Other Solar Energy Benefits

By p15 | May 25, 2017

When you see solar on your neighbor’s roof does it make you want to go solar too? Maybe your neighbor told you his new solar system helped put a big dent in his electric bill, and you’re thinking going solar could be a nice benefit for your family too. But then you think electricity rates…