After asking how to read their electric bill, the second question that most new solar homeowners ask California solar installer Barry Cinnamon is "how often should I clean my solar panels?" Cinnamon, who does a weekly podcast called the Energy Show, says that it depends. You only need to clean …
Installing a Solar System Today that’s Ready for Batteries in the Future
Solar + storage is one of the hottest topics today in the world of solar power. Just look at the all attention that Tesla got for its solar-friendly PowerWall -- even before the sleek home battery system was ready for prime time. With big advances in battery technology along with much lower cost, …
No Money Down Solar in Virginia: The Right Way vs the Wrong Way
A few years ago, if you wanted to get solar panels installed on your roof at home, you had to make a big cash payment upfront. Even after the 30% Federal Tax Credit and other incentives, that could still have meant you'd have to pay $15,000 or more. The problem was that few homeowners had that …
