The time has come to answer a common question many folks have about investing in solar energy for their home when it comes to solar panel insurance. Many homes throughout Southern California have solar panels that have seen significantly reduced electricity bills by...
The amount that your roof direction will affect the efficiency of your solar panels relies both on the direction (known as the Azimuth angle) of your roof as well as the slope (also called pitch) of your roof. It’s important, when you invest in rooftop solar panels,...
Did you know the first amorphous silicon photovoltaic panels came out in 1976? At this time, the energy conversion rate was 1.1%! After 20 years, a company in Switzerland produced a conversion rate of 11% using a photo-electrochemical process (a process that usually...
How Does Net Energy Metering Work in California? Net energy metering for the state of California is one of the many benefits that make us the undisputed champion for solar energy. Here in the Golden State, we saw over 26,000 megawatts of solar panels installed in the...
If you’ve recently decided to look into going solar for your home, you should be aware that one of the first things you need to do is book a free consultation. When you contact us, we’ll call you within the first 24 hours to schedule an appointment at a time that is...
Have you ever wondered how solar energy can be so efficient while also becoming increasingly more affordable? To answer this question successfully, we must understand how solar energy works. This includes the knowledge of how solar panels are manufactured and what...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Power The sun is an extremely viable source of energy. With us earthlings just being able to collect a fraction of its energy, it still has the potential to meet all of our energy needs. Not to mention, harnessing the sun’s power...
Are Solar Panels Worth it on an RV? Most of the time, we see solar panels installed for businesses and homes, but solar energy isn’t just for stationary buildings - it can also be used for mobile vehicles like RVs. In this post, we’ll discuss if solar panels are worth...
What is a PPA? PPA stands for “Power Purchase Agreement.” It is a financial agreement entailing the design, permit, financing and installation of your home’s residential solar panels with little to no up-front cost. You sign a 20-25 year contract from a solar...
Many of the terms used when designing and installing solar panel systems can be hard to understand. We here at Sun Energy California want to empower our customers with all the knowledge they need so they can make the best choice. When investing in solar power systems,...