For several years, we have touted the benefits of leasing solar panels, as opposed to buying them. In fact, many companies and consumers believe that it makes more sense to enter a solar panel lease, than to purchase a solar array. This is because solar leases may allow you to convert to solar power without [...]
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Worried about how much you might have to spend to go solar? You’re not alone! But if you learn how to lower the cost of installing solar panels, you can reduce your energy bills, and cut down on the upfront costs that are involved with going solar. A new report from SunRun to the U.S. [...]
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Want to switch to solar energy, but worried about the high cost? You are not alone. Many homeowners consider the benefits of solar power, including lower electricity bills, guarding against utility rate hikes, reliability in the case of power outages and more. But, with the average residential PV solar panel array system costing at least [...]
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Two of the things solar panels are most criticized for are price and efficiency. People grumble about the cost of solar panels and their relatively low conversion rate – how much energy from the sun can be turned into usable electricity. Over the last few years, the cost of solar has dropped dramatically. Now, there [...]
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Many people are scared off from installing solar panels due to the cost. However, there are several important things to keep in mind when budgeting the actual cost. First, there are a number of different ways that you can use to finance solar panels. Whether you enter into a solar power lease, or use a [...]
After writing this solar blog for the past several years, I get many of the same questions from readers. You might be wondering about these issues yourself. So, without further adieu, let’s go over the 5 most frequently asked questions about solar power. 1. How much do solar panels cost? The answer to this question [...]
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Its the first question most people ask when considering renewable energy: “what do solar panels cost?” These five simple words do not necessarily lead to a straightforward answer. In short…. it depends. There are a number of things that affect the cost of solar panels, from energy requirements to the type of system you are [...]
This post follows up on the first one in a series that was entitled “Solar Power Incentives in Oregon.” Washington State, to the north, also boasts a number of generous tax and other incentives to encourage investment in solar power. We’ll review each of them here, including links and information needed to go solar. With [...]
What a difference a year makes! Solar panels are up to 50% more affordable now than they were 12 months ago. Add to that price differential the generous government incentives and tax rebates, and people are finally thinking that it may make sense to go solar. How would it feel to have free electricity each [...]