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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…
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…
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…
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…
Should California Homeowners Switch to Solar in 2025
With California’s push for renewable energy and the increasing emphasis on sustainability, many homeowners are wondering whether 2025 might be…
Removing and Reinstalling Solar Panels: Process and Costs Explained
Going solar is a long-term investment with numerous benefits, but maintenance over the years is inevitable. Solar panels typically last…
Understanding PG&E Avoided Cost Rates and Their Impact on Bay Area Solar Customers
If you’re a Bay Area homeowner considering solar energy, understanding PG&E’s avoided cost rates is crucial. These rates play a…
How Does PG&E Net Metering Work?
Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) net metering program allows customers with grid-tied solar to earn credits for the excess electricity…
Navigating PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS): What Bay Area Customers Need to Know
Overview of PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) Program PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) program is a critical initiative…
Why Now Is the Perfect Time for San Francisco Area Homeowners to Invest in Solar Energy
The Bay Area is known for its progressive, eco-conscious community and beautiful natural landscapes. Now, more than ever, San Francisco…
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An Overview Of SunVault Storage: SunPower’s Home Battery Solution
SunPower is well-known for its top-notch solar panels that help you save money on your utility bills and reduce fossil fuels to help the environment. The SunPower SunVault battery storage system adds another layer of savings as well as backup power outage protection when you need it most. SunVault storage pairs perfectly with your SunPower…
Top 4 Differences Between Microinverters & Power Optimizers
Inverters are an important part of any solar panel system. Your panels convert sunlight into electricity and inverters allow you to use that electricity to power your home or business. If you’re thinking about going solar, it’s important to understand the differences between microinverters and power optimizers. Both options are available for photovoltaic (PV) systems…
Can You Go Off-Grid With SunVault Home Battery Storage?
With an increasing number of power outages across the U.S. and devastating wildfires in California causing blackouts, millions of homeowners were left without power over the past year. According to a report released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. electricity customers experienced more than eight hours of power interruptions in 2022, the most…
15 Energy Saving Strategies for Your Home
When it comes to energy efficiency, it’s ideal to do more with less. Energy conservation means using less energy to lower costs and reduce your impact on the environment. This applies to using less electricity, gas or other forms of energy that you pay your utility for. Since our planet has finite energy resources available,…
5 Ways Switching To An Electric Vehicle Can Save You Money
With rising inflation, high gas prices and increasing food prices, many Americans are looking for more ways to save. Transportation is the second largest household expense (after housing) and according to a new KPMG survey, auto executives say more than half car sales in the U.S. will be for electric vehicles by 2030. If you’re…
The Inflation Reduction Act: Everything You Need To Know
President Biden recently signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on August 16, 2022. The $700 billion bill is the most significant climate change investment to date and can help millions of Americans save money and the environment. With the goal of decreasing the nation’s deficit and bringing down inflation, the IRA also includes…
SunVault Home Battery Warranty Review
Home batteries store the excess energy produced by your solar panels to use at night, on cloudy days or during outages, blackouts and PG&E Planned Power Shutoffs. When you pair a home battery with your solar energy system, you can use more of the solar energy your home generates, lower your overall energy costs and…
Questions to Ask a Solar Company Before You Sign a Contract
If you’ve done your research and decided to power your home with solar energy, it’s time to set appointments with local solar companies. In short, the process involves evaluating your historic usage and conducting a survey of your home along with any potential obstructions around to give you an estimate detailing how many panels you’ll…
How Does the Degradation Rate of Solar Panels Impact Your Savings Potential?
While the word “degradation” may sound negative, it shouldn’t deter you from saving thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your home solar system. Instead, it’s important to understand what it means and how it can impact your savings. The performance of tech products you purchase, from cell phones to appliances, will degrade over time.…
How Much Does SunPower’s SunVault Battery Storage Cost?
When many people hear about SunVault battery storage for the first time, one of the first questions that comes to mind is: how much does it cost? There are a few things to remember when we talk about the cost of batteries. First, while home batteries like a SunPower SunVault can be expensive, a portion…