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How utility export rates work
Utility export rates compensate you for power exported to the grid from your solar system at the rate the utility pays power plants for power
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Does solar make sense in Massachusetts
Solar makes a lot of sense in Massachusetts, perhaps more than any other state. Massachusetts' incentives make solar make a lot of sense.
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Solar Samaritans lend a hand in Texas
Freedom Forever team members sprung into action to help each other The unexpected storm Uri left many Texans in the cold, including Freedom Forever team members. Going into the week of February 15th, Freedom Forever’s Texas crews knew it would be cold, but they would never…
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Can I oversize solar panels to an inverter
Yes, It increases the amount of electricity produced by a solar system if you oversize the solar panels to the inverter, giving you more hours of production
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How net metering in Pennsylvania works
Net metering in Pennsylvania pays you a one-to-one credit for every kilowatt-hour of electricity your solar supplies to the grid.
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How solar power works in the fall
Solar power works in the fall, but power output is reduced. Thankfully there are ways to both manage and store power that can help.
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Are solar panels free in Illinois
Solar panels aren't free in Illinois, but thanks to Illinois Solar Energy Renewable Credits (SRECs) solar panels are a great investment in Illinois.
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Anti-Solar panels generate power at night
Imagine a solar system that could genrate power day and night. Thanks to research at UC Davis, anti-solar panels may be coming which work at night.
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What’s a main panel upgrade? Will I need one?
A main panel upgrade is needed if your home's current main circuit breaker panel isn't able to handle the additional current from a solar system.
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What is a solar power production guarantee
A solar power production guarantee is a guarantee of how much power a solar system will produce. Compensation is often offered for lost power production.
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What’s the maximum size solar system you can install
The maximum size solar system you can install varies by state and utility company. Some states set no limits, but utility companies often do set limits.
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Solar panels and electricity usage offset
Your electricity usage offset is the amount of power your solar produced divided by the amount of power your home used that year.