It's a common question that homeowners and business people who have solar on their roof get from their friends and neighbors. "When the power goes out in your area, if you have solar at your home, doesn't your power stay on?" Unfortunately, as solar owners know, the answer is usually …
Solar + Storage Can Speed Recovery from Hurricanes
While Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria have hit Texas, the Gulf Coast, and Florida, we've been lucky in Virginia so far this hurricane season. That wasn't true last year at this time. Many people may remember how Hurricane Matthew hit the Hampton Roads area hard in October 2016. Though …
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, …
