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How to Buy Solar Panels: FAQs About Solar Financing
Many homeowners who are interested in going solar aren’t sure whether they can afford it and may not be aware…
Understanding Commercial Solar Financing Options: Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Is your organization considering going solar? Are you investigating different commercial solar financing options? A solar power purchase agreement (PPA)…
Solar Tax Credit Extended.
There’s Still Time To Save. Originally planned to expire following 2016, the 30% federal solar tax credit was recently extended…
What Are Solar Panels Made Of?
Whether it’s the food we consume, the beauty products we wear or the technology we use, consumers want to know…
5 Tips To Picking The Best Solar Company
With the rising costs of electricity, many home and business owners are moving toward alternative sources of energy to power…
Vote Solar’s Annual Celebration & Fundraiser
Solar Technologies is a SunPower Master dealer and one of the Bay Area’s leading providers of state-of-the-art solar power systems.…
PICKING THE RIGHT SOLAR COMPANY KEEPS THINGS BRIGHT.
Solar Technologies, a Bay Area leader in solar panel systems, urges Bay Area homeowners to think twice before selecting a…
What is a Carbon Footprint?
The arrival of a new year usually has everyone resolving to shed excess things and start anew. Maybe it’s pounds…
Breaking Down Commercial Solar Panel Costs
If you’ve ever considered taking your business solar, but were worried by the cost, you may find yourself in luck.…
Bay Area Residents Act Now To Claim Your Solar Energy Tax Credit.
Solar Technologies a Bay Area leader in Solar Panel Systems wants to remind California residence that if they’re thinking about…
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Action Required: Changes to SunStrong Solar Monitoring and Cellular Connectivity by July 8
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,…
Solar And Battery Storage Can Protect Bay Area PG&E Customers From Rising Energy Costs
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,…