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What Is Net Metering?
Going solar offers homeowners many great benefits. One of the best—for those who can take advantage of it—is net metering (also called net energy metering). With net metering, homeowners get credited for the extra energy their solar system produces that is sent back to the electric grid. Usually, you are credited monthly until the credits are summed up annually. Net metering means that homeowners can use their solar system to offset their home electricity consumption over the course of the year—high-producing months help to offset lower-producing times when more power must be drawn from the utility grid. In most cases, ...
4 Reasons to Buy a SunPower® Equinox™ Home Solar System With Storage
Today, we announced our new all-in-one Equinox™ Storage home solar system with a storage battery, with limited availability starting in California and a wider nationwide release in 2020. Here are four reasons why you should consider it if you're thinking about going solar. Reason 1: You Crave Energy Independence Your electricity bill is a lifetime monthly financial obligation that you probably think you can’t control. And you’re right. As long as your home is powered by the utility grid, you’re beholden to your utility’s unpredictable rate hikes. Electricity prices will likely continue to increase annually, and as a homeowner, you’ll likely ...
How to Get More Value Out of Your Solar System
While generating power from the sun is without cost, the technology behind this process is not. The reality is solar panels are an investment, much like a home, that has an upfront cost but pays off in the long term. The installation can be compared to a small construction project, and each module contains multiple parts to make everything run smoothly. So, how does a homeowner ensure that taking a chance on clean energy solutions will be worthwhile? There are four key areas for homeowners to evaluate when determining which solar provider will be the right fit for them. These ...
How Important Is Solar System Monitoring?
A solar monitoring system can keep you apprised of your PV system’s performance. It offers information about energy consumption and generation, optimizing energy usage, and whether there is damage to your solar system, among other topics. It’s important to monitor your solar setup in some way; without monitoring, it can be difficult to figure out if your solar panels are operating at their best. With a monitoring system, you will be able to see if there have been any significant changes in performance. Most solar companies will set you up with a monitoring system that is connected to the inverter ...
Promoting A Healthier Planet
We now live in a day and age where climate change has affected all of us in some way. Whether experiencing the impact of wildfires on the West Coast, torrential hurricanes to the East, or enduring wild winter weather in the South, it’s safe to say that no one can escape the consequences left behind by fossil fuels. But there are ways to reverse the damage done and promote a healthier planet, and it starts with everyday habits right at home. 1. Reduce Waste Many homeowners have taken simple steps to reduce the amount of waste they produce. Supplying your ...
Electric Vehicle Owners are Discovering Even More Savings
Clean energy has been breaking records for the past few years, and it doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. According to market insights provided by the Solar Energy Industries Association in partnership with Wood Mackenzie, solar PV accounted for 43% of all new electricity-generating capacity additions through Q3 2020. Similarly, electric vehicles (EVs) have also experienced record growth in 2020, registering a 43% increase despite a slump in overall auto sales. Even during a global pandemic, these industries have shown incredible resiliency as the demand for greener solutions continues to surge. Perhaps one reason why these numbers are so similar is ...
8 Things Sustainable Businesses Care About
If you’ve wondered, "What is sustainability?" when it comes to business, this infographic can help. It shows eight of the most common things companies focus on when they implement sustainable business practices. Business and sustainability can coexist. Businesses are finding that by focusing on corporate responsibility, they can also maintain a sustainable competitive advantage while achieving corporate sustainability goals. This post originally appeared on the SunPower Resources Blog.
How Can You Save Energy While Working from Home?
Just like that, millions of Americans are suddenly working—and teaching—from home. And for many of those newly home-bound families, there's an unexpected expense awaiting in the wings— a higher energy bill. Working from home often means your heater or air conditioner—either of which can account for up to half of an electric bill—is pumping out more air throughout the day. Not to mention lights staying on longer, computers charging more frequently, and printers printing more and more often. And all that extra electricity adds up. Luckily, there are several quick and easy ways to save energy while working from home: Use ...
How a Solar Battery Works During a Blackout
Flashlight batteries and cases of water are selling out, and gas tanks are being filled as worried residents try to picture their lives in the dark for what could potentially be days. But there is an alternative. Home and business owners who make their own energy from the sun and store it in a solar battery don’t have to rely solely on an increasingly unstable conventional grid. With a solar battery system, you can store solar energy for use at night, during an outage, or to avoid peak demand charges. SunPower recently announced Equinox Storage—the first all-in-one residential solar plus ...
