Tesla is known for being one of the most technologically innovative companies today. They are most well known for their electric cars. Tesla brought electric cars to the masses when most automakers were still focused on their gas-powered vehicles. Now, due to the popularity of Tesla cars (and soaring gas prices), other automakers can’t jump…
If you’re considering solar panel installation for your home, you’ll likely get them on your roof. While ground-mounted systems are available, they usually cost more. Plus, most homeowners don’t have enough space in their yards to fit enough ground-mounted panels to power their homes. But not every roof is ideal for solar panels. Some have…
Does A Solar Roof Increase Home Value? If you’re thinking of getting solar panels, the money factor is a big consideration. While solar panel/roof costs have dropped a lot over the past 5 – 10 years, they still are not cheap. The average cost of a solar panel system for a home in the US…
Generac PWRcell whole home batteries are one of the more popular options for people who want a battery backup system for their home. Pika Energy, a battery manufacturing company, was acquired by Generac in 2019. Since then, they have combined their technology into developing the popular Generac-branded home storage solution, the Generac PWRcell. While Generac…
When you think about solar panels, you probably have a vision of them on top of a roof. And, when you’re talking about solar energy for a home or business, the roof is the most common place you’ll find solar panels. But do solar panels have to be on the roof? Or can you place…
If you’re looking for a whole home battery backup, one option you’re probably looking at is the Tesla Powerwall. While Tesla is best known for its highly popular electric cars, there’s more to the company than that. Tesla also makes solar panels, solar roofs and a home battery, named the Powerwall. While there are other…
This may come as a surprise to many but, yes, there is such a thing as an honest salesperson. I encountered one when getting quotes to install solar panels on my home. Here’s the story… Since we’ve had a handful of power outages over the past few years, we were very interested about getting a…
It’s time. If you haven’t gotten one already, do yourself a favor and get a quote for having solar panels installed on your home. We know. You’re busy. You don’t want to get deal with annoying salespeople. You think solar panels cost too much. But hear us out on this. When it comes to solar…
You probably have a ton of questions to ask solar companies before you’re ready to pull the trigger on solar. After reading the list below, you’ll probably have a ton more. Now to be totally honest, this list might be overkill. You don’t have to ask every question to every solar installer you talk to.…
It’s a concern for many who are considering solar. Do solar panels damage your roof? A roof is a big investment and can be expensive to repair or replace. So how will installing solar panels affect it? You may have heard about some people who have experienced leaks on their roofs after installing solar panels.…