Solar News
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 ...
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 ...
