4min
How your solar system’s annual production affects your utility bill
Your solar system's power production varies by season. It produces 65% of it's annual production in spring and summer. It produces only 35% in fall/winter.
2min
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.
3min
Can I add more solar panels to an existing system?
Yes, you can add more solar panels to an existing system. Your best bet is to contact the company that installed the system. You can also add home batteries
3min
Future solar power technologies to watch
The future of solar power looks bright thanks to three cutting edge technologies that will increase efficiency and could lower costs.
3min
Will solar panels work on cloudy, rainy, or snowy days
Solar panels work on rainy, cloudy, or snowy days, but their performance will be reduced. Monitor your system to see how performance is affected.
5min
Does solar keep the power on during a power outage
A grid-tied solar system won't keep the power on during a power outage unless it is equipped with a special inverter that allows you to draw power from it.
4min
Solar power facts and myths
It's a myth that solar power won't work in all 50 states. Separating the solar power facts from the myths can save you a lot of money on electricity
3min
What happens if I move into a house with solar panels?
What happens when you move into a house with solar panels already installed depends on whether the system was purchased or leased.
3min
How long do solar panels last
In most cases, solar panels are warrantied to last 25 years. However, they typically last a lot longer than that. There are first-generation solar panels still in service after 40 years that still produce 75% of their original output.
5min
How long will it take for solar panels to pay for themselves
The national average for the time that it takes for solar panels to pay for themselves is 8 - 10 years. Other states take longer. It takes 10 years in Arkansas
8min
Solar power facts: 10 things you should know
There are important 10 solar power facts that you need to know before going solar. These facts will ensure you know how to get the most savings from your solar system. You can still get a bill after going solar. Learn how to keep those bills…