How long can a solar battery power a house during a blackout? How long a solar battery system can power your home during an electric utility blackout depends on several factors, including: • Electricity your home uses each day• Size of solar batteries• Capacity of the...
How Long Do Solar Batteries Last? Most solar energy backup systems today use lithium batteries instead of lead-acid batteries because lithium batteries are more efficient, have a longer lifespan, and are lighter in weight. Lithium batteries can store more energy in...
NEM 3.0 & California Solar California recently introduced major changes to its net metering program for solar energy. Under the new NEM 3.0, homeowners will receive significantly lower export rates for the energy they sell to the grid. Here’s how the new NEM...
2023 Federal Tax Credit Changes For Solar Energy Systems On August 16th, 2022, U.S. Congress passed the “The Inflation Reduction Act”, increasing federal income tax credits for investing in solar energy systems. This act was signed into law by President Biden. The new...
If you drive an electric car, you are probably well aware of its benefits. Electric cars protect you from rising gasoline prices and are better for the environment. But you’re still relying on the energy grid for electricity to charge your vehicle, which can be...
What are Solar Panels Made Of? You’ve probably heard of the many benefits of solar power, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cost-effectiveness, and increasing your home’s value, among others. For these reasons, the popularity of solar electricity...
