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Check out this video for a quick look at some solar monitoring systems and see how they can help track the health and efficiency of your solar system over time. Read More

Solar monitoring gives you peace of mind that your investment is hard at work producing energy for your home. In our latest eBook, we explore how solar monitoring systems work and what to look for when you’re monitoring your system.

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Over the last decade, solar technology advancements have primarily focused on designing and developing the actual panels themselves, as the industry sought ways to make panels more efficient, more affordable, and improve their aesthetics to make them more appealing to consumers. However, as solar panels appear to be reaching a bit of a design and performance plateau with the next significant innovations more than a few years away, solar is still seeing a wide range of technological innovations reshaping the industry. But nothing may be more important in the next few years than the advancements in solar energy storage.
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Most of us have spent a few moments looking at where we live or checking out a famous location using Google’s satellite technology. Did you know that Google’s technology is also helping some solar installers better assess a property’s solar viability?
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Although most people are familiar with solar as an alternative to traditional energy production, very few people understand how it works to save you money, especially when it’s not sunny out. Enter net metering. Let’s take a quick look at this little-known billing mechanism that allows most property owners with solar to leverage the energy they’re producing during the day to save thousands of dollars annually. 
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Although solar panels have no moving parts and require virtually no maintenance, one of the commonly asked questions from many people considering solar is “how do I know if my panels are working properly once installed?” The answer to this question is pretty simple: solar monitoring software.
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General Motors’ commitment to offering 30 fully electric vehicles by 2025 is just one more sign that electric vehicles (EV) aren’t simply a “big idea” but rather the future of transportation in America. As more consumers are considering the move to fully electric vehicles, the need for private, home-based electric charging stations is on the rise, and what better way to generate that power than with solar.
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As solar panels have become one of the most accessible and proven forms of clean, renewable energy, the industry is growing at a record pace. While solar photovoltaic systems have become incredibly efficient and affordable, a new wave of new and improved technologies is also being developed almost daily. Here’s a quick look at some that we find most interesting.

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