Blog Posts in June, 2016

What Happens at the End of the Life of a Solar Panel?

Most panels last somewhere around 25 years. Sunpower itself also has a warranty of 25 years on a panel, and should not decline to less than 87%. Obviously, over time, any panels efficiency will slowly deteriorate. You can still use an older panel; its energy generation will just be lower. Most testing shows that panels will actually still be operable and will still produce a nominal amount of ...

Solar Panels On Your Roof Against Nature

A very common question that people looking to own a solar system is whether or not it will cause leaks. This will never happen with a good installation. While installation requires drilling holes into the roof, special attachments like flashings are used to ensure that water flows out of the way of the penetrations and protect the roof. Even then, sealants are used to fill the gaps to make sure no ...

What You Should Know About Solar Panels

Why Solar Panels Are a Good Idea for Your Home We all rely on the energy produced by the sun to sustain our lives. Not only does the sun keep the earth at a temperature warm enough for life to thrive, but its rays provide the sunlight needed to grow the food that we eat. With the development of solar power technology, we’ve figured out yet another way to harness the sun’s energy to power our ...

Options When You Plan on Moving

Solar Panels and Moving Deciding to own solar panels is investing in a product that will give you the most savings in the long run. There are many reasons why ownership is better than leasing your system. One of these reasons that many people are unaware of, is that having solar panels increases the value of your property. When moving out of your home you can either sell your system with your ...

Solar News: The Future of Solar is Looking Bright

Solar Leads the Way in New Energy Generating Capacity in the U.S. While solar energy still makes up only a small fraction of the Unites States’ total energy production and consumption, solar and other renewable energy sources such as wind and hydropower are experiencing unprecedented growth as the environmental and economic benefits they offer become more and more clear. In this blog post by ...

How is Solar Energy Green?

Eco-Friendly & Renewable Solar Energy Green energy or clean energy is renewable, which means it comes from resources that will naturally restore constantly for use. Renewable energy includes wind, geothermal, biomass, hydroelectric, and solar. For solar, the source of energy is the sun. Because the sun rises every day, and in the foreseeable future will be there for energy use, solar is renewable. ...

Summer Solstice

Learn About Summer Solstice When is the first day of summer this year? The first day of summer this year is June 20. This is great news for solar panel owners, because people tend to use more energy in the summer than any other season. Having more direct sunlight benefits solar panel owners to have left over energy to be saved for the winter. The first day of summer this year also marks the summer ...

Floating Solar Panels

How Floating Solar Panels Can Save Money, Water, And The Environment By now, most of us are at least somewhat familiar with the benefits offered by clean, green solar power technology. Thanks to advancements in solar panels and other equipment, solar energy is being utilized all over the world to power homes, buildings, businesses, and appliances. Because capturing the sun’s energy with solar ...

Solar Energy is Good for Connecticut

How Connecticut Benefits From Solar Energy While Connecticut might not be the first state to come to mind when you think of sunshine, this small Northeastern state is one of the leaders in per capita production of solar energy. From New Haven to Hartford, Connecticut is a shining example of how solar energy can benefit communities. In this PurePoint Energy blog post, we will give an overview of ...