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Finding the Solar Potential For Different Properties
Finding the solar potential for different types of properties involves considering various factors such as location, orientation, shading, and available space. Here are some guides for assessing solar potential for different types of properties:Residential PropertiesLocation: Determine the latitude and longitude of your property to understand its solar exposure. Properties located in regions with ample sunlight generally have higher solar potential.Roof Orientation: Assess the orientation of you
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Apr 1st 2024
SolarEdge Energy Hub Keeps Your Home Going During A Power Outage
SolarEdge has created an innovative solution to keep your home powered through all life's events; the SolarEdge Energy Hub. The Energy Hub consists of the key components of a solar array for your home; solar inverter, battery backup interface, energy storage solar battery, EV charger, and a monitoring app. The Energy Hub allows you to generate, store, and monitor your solar power. Your home stays on regardless of what mother nature throws at you, and irrespective of the power company de-energ
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Jun 10th 2020
Do I need a solar inverter with RGM (Revenue Grade Meter)?
An RGM (Revenue Grade Meter) is a meter that meets ANSI standard C-12.1-2008 requirements. ANSI standard C-12.1-2008 is an Electric Meters Code For Electricity Metering. It sets criteria for ac watt-hour meters, demand meters, demand registers, pulse devices, and auxiliary devices. In other words, an RGM sets acceptable performance levels for your solar inverter. It is production less consumption that qualifies for net-metering or Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECS).If you read the above
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Feb 12th 2020
Do Solar Panels Work In The Snow?
It's that time of year to ask, How Well Do Solar Panels Work In The Snow?Even with cold, gray, and dark winters, solar panels will work in the snow. Winter is the least performing season of the year, with January producing only about half the energy generated in June. This is because of shorter days, lower sun angle, and snow cover.A light dusting of snow that sticks to the grass usually won't stick to the panels. Heavy snowfall will cover the panels for a time, but then they clear right off.Acc
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Jan 15th 2020
The Value of a Solar Evaluation
Have you been curious about installing solar power, but are unsure of where to start? Could solar energy be the right path for you?
Deciding to start a solar project may seem like a massive undertaking at first; however, it has never been easier and more affordable than now. Whether you choose to do it yourself or explore a full-service professional installation, there are multiple factors to take into consideration to ensure that you are investing your money wisely towards th
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May 13th 2019