Residential Solar
How will the summer affect your solar panel efficiency?
Summer Solar Performance It’s never too early to celebrate the fact that summer is on the way. Whether it’s an island vacation or the long break from school, or whether the summer could be good for your health. Everyone has something to look forward to, especially for solar system owners. As we kick back to enjoy…
Read MoreAdding Home Battery to your Existing Solar could qualify for 30% Tax Credit
Home Battery Tax Credit? Breaking news on Friday, March 2, 2018: the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) indicated a Home Battery Tax Credit based on inquiries from taxpayers. The ruling (released through a private letter), states that a homeowner with an existing home solar array is eligible for the home battery tax credit when they buy…
Read MoreHelioPower and Kohler form Strategic Alliance for backup generators
HelioPower is now a Kohler Dealer HelioPower, Inc. is pleased to announce a new strategic alliance with Kohler Power Systems to provide backup generators for HelioPower clients. Through this affiliation, HelioPower will be expanding their whole-house energy approach to include offering installation and support for Kohler Generators. HelioPower is proud to be a part of Kohler’s prestigious dealer network. As part of its…
Read MoreHow Will The New Solar Tariff Impact Residential Solar?
Solar Tariff decision has been approved Earlier this week, the Trump Administration announced the approval of the U.S International Trade Commission’s (ITC) recommendation to impose a 30% solar tariff on imported solar panels. The tariff’s goal was to boost U.S manufacturing and level the playing field with Asian manufacturers. The ITC determined that imported solar…
Read MoreHow well do solar panels work in the winter?
Winter Solar Performance Winter is coming… and yes, I mean it figuratively and literally because winter is right around the corner. So, while you’re busy buying winter clothes and stocking up on rock salt to clear outdoors areas, the cold (and sometimes even snowy) winter weather can be discouraging. Especially if you’re considering solar energy…
Read MoreIncrease Solar Generation with SolarEdge
Have an Old Solar Inverter? Increase Solar Generation by upgrading to SolarEdge! Many early adopters installed solar panels back when the technology was in its infancy. Back then, the only option was to use what’s called a ‘string inverter’ and, at the time, they were the best thing going. Now, we have a great way…
Read MoreDr. Bronner’s Solar Launch Party
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Dr. Bronner’s Solar Launch Party Last Friday, HelioPower was invited to attend Dr. Bronner’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as special guests for their solar launch party. Dr. Bronner’s unveiled their new solar photovoltaic (PV) array, which is a 346 kW DC solar carport system located at their primary manufacturing and distribution facility…
Read MoreTop 5 Energy Efficient Products that will Reduce Your Energy Costs
Energy efficient products that will save you money Are you looking to save money every month? Your family’s utility bill is a good place to start. It’s true that utility bills are going through the roof these days, especially since we use electricity every single day. But, the scientific attributes of heat and energy mean…
Read More7 energy saving tips that will save you money
7 Energy Saving Tips You Should Remember Electricity is a utility that we tend to take for granted. Although there are a lot of places around the world that don’t have good electrical infrastructures, in the US, we should consider ourselves lucky. However, electricity can be expensive. In 2015, the average U.S household consumed 901…
Read MoreSolar production ruined by solar eclipse
Sharp solar production loss from the solar eclipse Well, the solar eclipse didn’t exactly ruin solar production, but it certainly has been a hot topic in recent days. Last Friday, we answered the question: How will the solar eclipse affect solar power? Although the country did not anticipate any eclipse-related blackouts, more than 100 million…
Read MoreHelioPower wins reorganization approval for bankruptcy exit
HelioPower is approved for Reorganization HelioPower, Inc. a leading provider of integrated energy solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed its corporate and financial reorganization. The reorganization plan, under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, substantially de-leverages the company’s ongoing business and stabilizes the financial health of the business. “This is a…
Read MoreHow will the solar eclipse affect your solar power system?
Solar Eclipse vs. Solar Power On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse is due to sweep across a large swath of the United States. For about 2 minutes, the moon will completely block the Sun across a 70-mile wide path from Oregon to South Carolina, turning day into an ominous, dark twilight. In the…
Read MoreNot your average Solar Installer: Our Whole House Energy Approach Explained
Energy Efficient Solutions We all like to save money on our monthly living expenses. Energy efficiency is a great way to reduce those costs, and to also lower your energy consumption and reduce your carbon footprint. However, it’s imperative that you take steps to realize more sustainable energy efficient solutions for your home. Assess Your…
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