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By Solar Technologies | January 28, 2021

Northern California’s 2020 wildfire season was historically devastating, and we know San Francisco Bay Area residents are all too familiar…

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How to Clean Home Solar Panels

By Solar Technologies | August 19, 2020

  Solar panels produce electricity by capturing the sun’s rays. If a panel’s surface is obscured by an accumulation of…

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Energy Storage Equals ON Demand Power

By Solar Technologies | July 12, 2020

  California’s wildfire season is expected to arrive earlier than normal this year due to drought conditions and the impacts…

How to Finance a Home Solar System

By Solar Technologies | June 11, 2020

SunPower by Solar Technologies has installed more than 75,000 solar panels and helped thousands of Bay Area homeowners save money…

Looking for a Tax Break? Solar Can Help

By Solar Technologies | May 4, 2020

With the 2020 tax deadline now extended to July 15 due to COVID-19,  home and business owners have some extra…

Shelter-in-Place Energy Saving Tips

By Solar Technologies | April 30, 2020

The Bay Area’s shelter-in-place orders were just extended through May, and after some odd 40 days of this, you may…

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SunPower by Solar Technologies Named SunPower’s 2019 “Commercial National Dealer of the Year”

By Solar Technologies | April 30, 2020

San Ramon, CA, April 30, 2020 – SunPower by Solar Technologies, a San Ramon-based solar installer, received the SunPower “Commercial…

Do Solar Panels Use Light or Heat to Generate Electricity?

By Solar Technologies | January 31, 2020

Do solar panels use light or heat to generate electricity? Confusion over the impact of heat and light in solar…

California is One Million Solar Rooftops Strong

By Solar Technologies | January 17, 2020

California is One Million Solar Rooftops Strong Today is a landmark day for clean energy in California. Former Governors Arnold…

SunPower’s New Path Ensures Customers Continue to Come First

By Solar Technologies | January 3, 2020

SunPower’s New Path Ensures Customers Continue to Come First SunPower, our solar panel provider, recently announced that it is separating…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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®…

Understanding Solar Inverter Functions & When to Schedule Repairs

By Solar Technologies | April 4, 2025

Your solar system is only as strong as its inverter. Whether you’re using SolarEdge, Enphase, SMA, or Fronius, your inverter plays a crucial role in turning sunlight into usable power for your home. At Solar Technologies, we specialize in solar service and inverter repairs throughout California. In this article, we’ll walk you through how inverters…

The Best Home Battery Storage Options for PG&E Customers in California

By Solar Technologies | April 2, 2025

With California’s transition to the 2025 Net Billing Tariff (NBT), PG&E customers are seeking the best home battery storage solutions to maximize their solar investment. Choosing the right battery can mean greater energy independence, lower electricity bills, and reliable backup power. The top contenders in the market today are Tesla’s Powerwall 3, Enphase’s IQ8 batteries,…

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Solar And Battery Storage Can Protect Bay Area PG&E Customers From Rising Energy Costs

By Solar Technologies | January 10, 2025

If you’re a PG&E customer in the Bay Area, you’ve likely noticed the strain of rising energy costs on your monthly bills. Combined with the increasing likelihood of power outages, it’s clear why many Bay Area residents are searching for solutions to take back control of their energy usage. There’s good news, though. Solar energy,…