How Many U.S. Cities Have Gone 100% Renewable?
In a country like the United States, with its heavy dependence on fossil fuels and polluting forms of energy, the thought of cities transitioning to clean, renewable energy sources seemed a distant dream in years past. However, several cities are showing the rest of...
read moreWinter Time Energy Saving Tips for Your Business
The winds of winter are blowing, and that means your business is more than likely feeling the strain of larger utility bills. While you could forego the normal comforts of a heated office to improve your seasonal bottom line, we think you (and your employees) will...
read more5 Factors that Affect Solar Panel Efficiency
It’s hard to believe computers used to take up entire rooms or that your cell phone has more computing power than was necessary to put men on the Moon, but it's all true. We’ve come a long way since the 1960’s and 70’s, but surprisingly we’re still using solar...
read moreThe Difference between “Power” and “Energy” for Solar Panels
When we talk about the solar panels for your home and how they can save you money, there are a few terms that often get thrown around and used incorrectly. Since the goal of going solar (among other things) is to cut your electricity bills, understanding the...
read moreSolar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
The solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is one of the most important federal policy mechanisms to advance the deployment of solar energy in the United States. It has helped accelerate the adoption of Solar energy across the country. Quick facts The ITC is a 30 percent...
read moreCleveland Commits To 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2050
Cleveland Commits To 100 Percent Renewable Energy By 2050
read moreHow Are Solar Panels Made? See the Process.
In touring solar factories around the world , it is amazing to see the process at such large scale. Here is a good video showing how are solar panels made.
read moreTop 10 Reasons to Buy Solar Panels in Austin, TX for Your Home
Why Buy Solar Panels in Austin, TX? It’s hard for 1876 Energy not to be a little bit zealous when talking about all the benefits ‘going solar’, but there’s something you ought to know if you’re considering joining the clean energy revolution: there are some tremendous...
read moreThe Top 5 Ways to be ‘Green’ in Austin, Texas
Austin recently ranked the #1greenest city in America, according to Listshack.com
read moreDo Residential Solar Panels Require a Lot of Maintenance?
As far as the cleaning of the panels is concerned, it certainly doesn’t hurt to give them a good hosing down every few months, but it isn’t a requirement. Most panels are designed to stay relatively clean as long as they’re exposed to a little rain now and again.
If you live in a particularly dusty area or the local birds just really hate renewable energy devices, then you might consider more periodic cleaning. The more debris or gunk that lives on your solar panels, the less energy they’ll be able to produce from limited sunlight.
Other than that there’s no maintenance required for residential solar panels. There are no moving parts involved in the system, and most modules come with a 30+-year expected lifespan.
