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enphase battery vs tesla powerwall
Technology
Tara Grant
Enphase Battery vs Tesla Powerwall 2

A home solar battery gives you the power to control your home’s energy at night, during outages, and even during peak grid electricity prices. With a solar battery, you can store solar energy that your solar panels produce. But which is the right battery for your needs? Sit back and relax, we’ve got you covered…

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enphase solar storage backup batteries
Technology
Keyoka Kinzy
How long do solar batteries last?

If you’re looking for ways to get the most out of your solar system, you might have wondered, “How long do solar batteries last?” A good solar battery can last up to 15 years. That’s quality and efficiency you can’t beat. Solar power systems are steadily taking over the energy game. In the age of…

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solar battery installed in a garage
Technology
Daren Wang
How do solar batteries work?

What is a solar battery? Simply put, a solar battery is a device that stores the energy solar panels generate when the sun is shining and allows you to use it at another time. But what that really means is that a solar battery gives you much more control over the energy your solar energy…

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RE+ Conference
Technology
Daren Wang
RE+ Conference shows off tech for today and tomorrow

At ADT Solar, we’re still sometimes amazed at the technology we install every day. The idea that you can install something on your roof that generates energy from sunlight is kind of mind-blowing. But this past week, we went to RE+, the largest convention for renewable energy technology in the country, and the new technology…

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ev charging with solar panels
Technology
Keyoka Kinzy
Can you charge an EV with solar panels?

Just imagine pushing the accelerator on the latest sleek EV, feeling it take off quicker than your old gas guzzler ever did, and knowing that the energy you’re sending to your motor was generated on your home’s roof and comes from the sun. Zoom, Zoom, indeed! Can you charge an EV with solar panels? Absolutely!…

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Solar monitoring app
Technology
Keyoka Kinzy
Performance matters: All about solar energy monitoring systems

Let us guess: Solar panels and a solar battery backup have been doing wonders for your home. No doubt you’ve heard about how solar energy can reduce your carbon footprint, or how solar panels could reduce your electricity bills. But what’s all this noise about solar energy monitoring systems? When you invest in a PV…

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solar panel technology
Technology
Keyoka Kinzy
3 reasons why solar panel technology has a bright future

Solar panel technology is on the up and up. Move aside, Jetsons! There are a few technological advancements hotter than flying cars and talking robots on our horizons. Every year, scientists are figuring out better ways to harness one of the most abundant resources on earth — solar energy. Subsequently, the latest solar panel technology…

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Solar Panel Batteries on Modern Home At Night
Technology
Erica Glory
Emergency solar battery backup power to the rescue

When you need it most, emergency battery backup power can keep what matters to you up and running. In this blog we’ll break down some of the top benefits of home solar panel batteries so you can best decide “is a home solar battery right for me?” Benefits of emergency battery backup power: Avoid Surging…

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solar ev charger
Technology
Keyoka Kinzy
Solar Panels + Solar EV Charger = A Fueled Mustang Mach-E

Chances are, you’ve hopped on the electric vehicle (EV) train because you’ve discovered this clean and efficient mode of transportation. Among the best is the Mustang Mach-E, which boasts zero carbon emissions and one of the highest battery performances. Whether you have your EV in the driveway, or you’re still browsing, you want to know…

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charging ev with solar panels
Technology
Tara Grant
EVs + Solar Panels: The Newest Power Couple on Your Block

There’s Mr. Grid who lives down the street from you. Skeptical, nosy, and chained to the electric company since he moved into his home in 1970. Back when electric companies ruled it all. Down the street, a hot new couple moves in. Him: an EV. Her: Solar Panels. Mr. & Mrs. Voltaic. Together, they make…

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enphase solar battery backup
Technology
Tara Grant
Enphase Battery: A Smart, Reliable, Safe and Powerful Battery Solution

Solar panels are a great way to provide your home with reliable, clean solar energy. And we all know that solar power dramatically reduces your energy use from the grid and as a result, your monthly electric bill. However if you don’t have a solar battery backup, you’re missing one crucial component in maximizing your home…

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is the tesla powerwall worth it?
Technology
Tara Grant
Is the Tesla Powerwall worth it?

What is a Tesla Powerwall? The Tesla Powerwall 2 is a revolutionary home battery. It can be installed with your solar panel system to self-power your home, day or night. When you go solar, a solar battery storage system is the only way to keep your home powered through outages. It can also help reduce…

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