Residential
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 ...
5 Ways to a More Energy Efficient Home
When it comes to purchasing a home, one of the first things most buyers look into is the home’s energy efficiency. Rising utility rates and weather trends often make this an important factor when trying to find the right place to settle. Not only is efficiency important when a house goes on the market, but it is also one of the top improvements homeowners seek when wanting to add value to their homes. That’s because energy efficiency not only pays off in the long run, but many states are also raising the stakes on how energy is produced. California is ...
Do You Know What’s Going on Your Roof?
SunPower® Equinox™ is the only all-in-one, complete home solar system. With a conventional solar system, it's hard to know what you're getting. And while the installer may tout that variety as a strength, it's more like a warning sign. Inconsistent product strategy and standards are no guarantee that you'll be happy with the end result. Designed Down to the Tiniest Details More reliability means more savings. That's why we engineer nearly every part of our SunPower® Equinox™ system down to every clip, cable, and flashing, to fit seamlessly together and deliver long-lasting performance. With SunPower® Equinox™, you never have to ...
The Top Advantages of Renewable Energy
Renewable energy sources are, by definition, constantly replenished. Fossil fuels like coal or gasoline burn up and are gone, but the sun keeps shining and the wind keeps blowing no matter how many homes use them to make electricity. The main types of renewable energy sources include solar, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, hydropower, and hydrogen. These types of energy are also called clean energy. Below, we take a closer look at six of the most common alternative energy types, along with their benefits: Solar Power Solar power is a type of renewable energy that captures the sun’s energy. There are several ...
5 Ways to Conserve Energy During Summer
Now, in the thick of summer, the nation’s first major heatwave has brought sweltering heat and back-to-back days with record highs. Homeowners from California to New York are cranking up the AC to achieve relief. Unfortunately, turning down the thermostat also results in an increase in your utility bill. And with more people working from home than ever before, the air conditioner is more active throughout those long summer days. Following are five tips that will help green-minded homeowners conserve energy and help save a few dollars along the way. 1. Change Air Filters Regularly When air filters get clogged ...
Fostering a Cycle of Sustainability Through Solar Panel Recycling
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) shared in a recent Solar Market Insight Report that the residential market has seen substantial growth, with 2019 becoming a record year for installations. Continuous advancements within the solar industry are a big win for the environment when addressing how energy is produced and consumed, but what happens after a solar panel’s lifespan runs out? Responsible management of solar panels is a crucial part of providing green energy solutions for a better future. SunPower believes in creating solar products that are as sustainable as the clean energy they produce. Recognized as a PV Magazine 2019 Sustainability Award ...
Solid Copper, Stellar Results
Our Maxeon® solar cell is fundamentally different. And dramatically better. With its unique copper foundation, our solar panel cell technology offers unmatched reliability and allows us to build panels with a world record for the highest efficiency. Talk about illuminating. Performance Beyond Compare It’s easy to see why conventional panels just don’t stack up against SunPower® technology.
Why Spring is the Perfect Time for a Solar Panel Installation
Spring has officially arrived, and with it, warmer weather. This is the time of year when homeowners start flipping on air conditioners and enjoying more time outdoors before temperatures rise. While many associate spring with fresh starts and plenty of deep cleaning, it is also the perfect time to start a solar panel installation. It’s no surprise that the hottest days of the year typically come in June, July, and August, with some southern states even experiencing high temperatures through September. But what can be a surprise to many is the significantly higher utility bill due to increased energy consumption. More ...
Solar vs. Wind Energy: Which Alternative Energy Source is Right for Your Home?
Incredible strides in renewable energy technologies are making alternative power sources more attainable than ever for American homeowners. Solar panels are now sleek and design-conscious. Incredibly efficient, greener batteries are making it possible to store the overbalance of solar and wind energy in homes. Technology upgrades, storage improvements, and equipment capabilities all contribute to more efficient power output and lower costs for systems. The affordability and viability of alternative sources of energy are enticing many new homeowners to add a solar or wind system to their homes. While both options are environmentally friendly and a smart way to lower energy costs, there ...
