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With home solar panels becoming increasingly popular, you might be wondering how many solar panels it takes to power a home. In recent years, switching your home to solar energy has become a lot easier, but it’s still crucial to think through the practical aspects, such as how many solar panels you’ll need. If you’re [...]
Achieve 100% self-sufficiency by taking your home off-grid with solar panel installation! At ARE Solar, our off-grid experts know what it takes to eliminate dependency on existing infrastructure. If you want to go off-grid, keep reading to find out how many solar panels you’ll need. What Is Off-Grid? Going off-grid means you no longer depend [...]
A lot of people don’t know that winter is the best time to start shopping for solar. Here at ARE Solar, we recommend contracting in January-February and building in April. This way, your system is ready and running for the peak production months of May, June, and July, allowing you to see the highest return [...]
The difference between a kilowatt (kW) and kilowatt-hour (kWh) is the most misunderstood topic while trying to understanding electricity and how we measure power and consumption/production. Both concepts are referenced when talking about a photovoltaic solar system and important to understand before buying a solar PV system. A kW measure power, it represents the actual [...]
How does temperature affect solar panels? Solar panels absorb energy from the sun’s light, not from its heat. This means that even in cold temperatures, your solar panels will generate electricity as long as sunlight is hitting them. In fact, your photovoltaic panels will run more efficiently on a cold, clear day than in hotter [...]
Colorado and the federal government give you a lot of incentives to go solar - not only will you not have to pay any sales tax on your new system, you’ll also get paid by the U.S. government to build a solar system. Plus you gain the added advantage of banking any extra solar energy [...]
You’ll be happy to find out that a solar installation has a surprisingly long lifespan! Most solar panels will last an average of 25 to 40 years. Which is why most solar companies offer a 25-year production warranty. While you probably won’t need to replace your solar system for another 40 years from installation, the [...]
Determining how many solar panels you’ll need for your home means first knowing what your goals are. There is a lot more than just the size of your house or building that needs to be considered when determining the number of panels you will need. To calculate how many solar panels you need, follow these [...]
How much do you know about solar energy? You’ve probably heard things like it can help you save on your electric bill or eventually eliminate it completely. While these statements are TRUE, the positive environmental impacts of solar energy are very important and worth understanding, too. Top 4 Environmental Benefits of Going Solar: There is [...]
What Is Net Metering? If you’re new to the solar world, you may have heard the words "net metering" thrown around and wondered what this term means. Net Metering is a system in which solar panels (or other renewable energy generators) are installed at a home or business, and then connected to a public-utility power [...]
