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Megan Oster
7 Things to know before installing solar panels

Going solar is appealing to a growing number of homeowners, thanks to benefits like potential energy cost savings and more independence from the power grid. While it’s still a big decision, solar incentives and tax credits have put a solar panel system within reach for more people. That said, going solar isn’t necessarily for everyone.…

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Keyoka Kinzy
A Rising Sun: The Future Expansion of Solar

As the world continues to focus on reducing carbon emissions and finding sustainable energy sources, solar power has emerged as a leading solution. The increasing affordability and efficiency of solar technology has made it a viable option for individuals, businesses and governments alike. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), solar power is the fastest-growing…

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Keyoka Kinzy
Can you add batteries to an existing solar system?

Are you thinking about adding battery storage to your existing solar panel system? Adding battery storage to an existing solar system can be a game-changer for homeowners who want to maximize their energy savings and reduce their reliance on the grid.* With battery storage, excess energy produced by your solar panels during the day can…

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Megan Oster
6 Houston Solar Incentives: What You Need to Know Before Going Solar

Are you thinking about using solar energy to power your home? If solar interests you, but you’re unsure of the cost, we have great news! In Houston, solar incentives make going solar more affordable. Incentives can help you save money in different ways, from offering a credit on your federal taxes to giving you cash…

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Solar 101
Megan Oster
Top 6 benefits of solar energy for homeowners

More and more homeowners are going solar. There are good ― we’d go so far as to say great ― reasons for this. Using solar energy to power your home is advantageous in many ways, from the opportunity to save money on your energy bills* to helping the planet. So, what are the benefits of…

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Daren Wang
The Weekly Sun: Jimmy Carter pioneered clean energy before we knew we needed it

The 39th President has been pivotal for solar and nuclear energy for over seventy years A farewell to our solar President The largest solar panel factory in the western hemisphere stands in the sprawl of a vast construction site in Dalton, Georgia. The factory, which has an annual manufactured capacity of 1.7 gigawatts, overlooks Interstate…

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Daren Wang
Do solar batteries qualify for the solar tax credit?

Do solar backup batteries qualify for the solar tax credit? Yes! Thanks to the Residential Clean Energy Credit, you can get a solar battery tax credit in 2023 for up to 30% of the value of any qualifying solar battery storage system. When the Inflation Reduction Act was passed in 2022, the credit amount went…

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Daren Wang
The Weekly Sun: The Brightfield movement turns trash dumps into solar farms

Brightfields reclaim landfills for solar farms. Also, the worldwide spike in energy prices is catastrophic for some countries. From Brownfield to Brightfield Let’s start with the obvious thing — the less we send to landfills, the better off we are. They smell bad. No one wants big mountains of trash down the street from where…

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Daren Wang
The Weekly Sun: Using EV batteries to solve the short- term energy storage problem

Vehicle-to-gGrid charging might offer all the battery capacity the grid needs Can your EV fix our fragile grid? Solar and wind energy is getting cheaper and more widespread by the day. But we only get solar power when the sun shines and wind power when the wind blows. Finding ways to store energy generated during…

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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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Daren Wang
The Weekly Sun: How achieving Net Zero is going to affect our health. Also, coal plants are money losers

A recent study finds that we’ll see a lot of health benefits from going green. Another finds that coal is just too expensive. Going green is good for the health of the planet. It turns out, it’s good for our health, too. When the United Kingdom passed a law in 2019 committing to reaching net…

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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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