Solar Knowledge Center
The Best Time of Year to Go Solar in Texas
As you probably already know, summer is the most popular season for home solar installation in the Lone Star State—and...
Do Solar Panels Work During A Power Outage?
You might think that the automatic answer would be yes, assuming the outage was happening during the day. And in...
Things to keep in mind before going solar with your home
When you start thinking about going solar, the cost is probably the first thing you begin looking into. Yes, price...
Should I Get Home Energy Storage/Battery Backup for My Solar Electricity?
Energy storage in the form of rechargeable batteries is crucial to the transition away from carbon-based fuels and to clean...
How Much Can Home Solar Save You on Your Electricity Bill?
There are multiple factors and choices to weigh when selecting photovoltaic panels for your roof or property. To help answer...
Picking Panels: How to Choose the Best Equipment for Going Solar
There are multiple factors and choices to weigh when selecting photovoltaic panels for your roof or property. The first is...
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor Frankl
The COVID 19 pandemic has challenged the very essence of Human Existence. Humans who seemed to have all the answers...
How North Texas Power Companies Support Solar
As you know, in Texas, we have a two-tier electric power system. The top layer is the TDUs or Transmission...
Solar Creativity 2
Bringing Power to the World’s Rural Poor Much of the world population, especially in South Asia, Africa, and parts of...
Solar Prospers in Austin—As Part of a Tradition
Bringing Power to the World’s Rural Poor Austin, Texas, has long been an energy pioneer. The city has been generating...
Solar Creativity
What Designers, Artists & Innovators Are Doing with Sun Power – Part 1 Solar energy is quietly infiltrating more of...
How Safe Is Solar Power?
Recent news of several fires associated with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on the roofs of Walmart stores made and installed...
How Much Difference Can My Rooftop Make By Installing Solar Panel?
The Environmental Impact of Going Green If you’re reading this, you’re very likely concerned about global atmospheric heating as well...
Solar Across the United States: Where We Are & Where Are We Headed?
Overall, the future for solar energy in the U.S. remains extremely bright. Even though the first quarter (Q1) solar installation...
Hail Yeah! Solar Panels Can Withstand Hail—Even Texas Hail
It’s true, hail can cause serious damage—not just to roofs but to plants, vehicles and even road surfaces as well....
Top 5 Benefits to Switch Your Business to Solar Energy In Austin Texas
1. It will save your company money According to recent estimates, the average commercial property owner in the U.S. can...
Buying an Electric Car – Yet Another Reason to Go Solar
If you’ve decided to buy an electric vehicle or already own one, you’re probably pretty conscious about energy and where...
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need?
There is no easy answer to this question. The required number of solar panels to power one household can vary...
Solar Panel Maintenance
Benefits of proper solar panel maintenance: Longevity of the System | Photovoltaic Efficiency | More Electricity Created | Safety Since...
Federal Solar Tax Credit 2021
In order to incentivize people to move to renewable energy sources such as solar energy, the United States government has...
What Is Net Metering?
Benefits: No Energy Goes to Waste | No Need for Large Batteries | You Can Use Credits When Your Solar...
Will Solar Panels Still Work On Cloudy Or Rainy Days?
In recent years, there has been a major rise in the number of solar PV systems installed, especially in the...
What Equipment Is Needed For A Solar PV System?
The solar PV system is meant to produce usable solar power through photovoltaic technology. How this method works is that...
Why Should I Go Solar?
Solar energy plays a herculean role in reducing future carbon emissions, ensuring clean air and sustainable energy for our future...