Do Residential Solar Panels Require a Lot of Maintenance?
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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.
What Direction Solar Panels Should Face?
Direction Solar Panels Should Face There has recently been a lot of buzz about which direction solar panels should face. It seems the initial conversation was prompted by a Pecan Street Inc. report that looked at output from real solar arrays and found those facing...
read more[FAQ] Claiming the 30% Solar Tax Credit
< Return to the Solar Tax Credit Example Am I eligible to claim the solar tax credit if I lease the system or have a PPA? Unfortunately, you have to have purchased your solar power system in order to be eligible for the tax credit. In the event of a solar lease or...
read moreEverything You Need to Know About Claiming the Solar Tax Credit
Reading Time: 3 minutes You probably already know there’s no greater financial incentive to go solar than the 30% federal Investment Tax credit, but when it comes to claiming it on your taxes, it never hurts to have a refresher. We don’t want you to have any solar related stresses in your life, so we’ve put together this helpful example below to take at least some of your tax-related stress away before April 15.
read moreHow Do Solar Panels Work?
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read moreHow Does the Weather Affect Solar Panel Efficiency?
It's a beautiful sunny day here in Austin, Texas. There's not a cloud in the sky, and a cool spring breeze is whistling through the blossoming trees. But as any good Texan knows, the weather can change in a matter of minutes, and it's best to be prepared for any...
read more10 Simple Ways to Make Your Office Greener
Did you hear the news? Going green in the workplace is the new hot trend in the business world. Turns out that using environmentally-friendly practices in and around the office benefits both the planet and your business’s bottom line. But I’m not going to lie to you —...
read moreThe 4 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Going Solar
Congratulations! You've already avoided the biggest mistake a homeowner can make when considering home improvements—NOT RESEARCHING FIRST! Hopefully, you're giving yourself a pat on the back, and if not, you really ought to as consumer empowerment is everything...
read moreHow Long Do Solar Panels Really Last?
Remember when you bought your first car, and the salesperson kept emphasizing how great that particular model was because it would ‘outlast’ the competition? By a show of hands, how many of you are still driving that first car? Not many right? Moving parts means wear...
read moreHow Do Solar Installers Prevent Roof Leaks?
You’re ecstatic about the prospect of solar panels for your home. You’ve seen the savings, shopped around through local solar companies, and you’ve done your homework. But there’s one lingering question for which you might not yet have an answer - what about the holes...
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