How do Solar Batteries Work?

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The solar power industry comes up with new innovations every year. As technology improves, we are seeing better ways for consumers to be more efficient with their panels while also making their reliance on the grid even smaller. One of the innovations that have made this possible is the solar battery. It is now tenable for normal consumers…

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What Can Solar Energy Power?

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The rooftop solar panel that provides general household electricity is the most iconic form of solar energy. However, there are so many different ways we can use solar power. We’ll explain some of the other things that you might not have previously known could be powered by solar electricity. Water Heater Most water heaters utilize…

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Why Solar Panels Can Last So Long

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Solar is a long-term investment, which means your panels need to last a long time. Luckily, the vast majority of solar panel systems can last for decades. Today, there are still functioning systems that were installed back in the 1980s when solar energy was in its infancy. How is that even possible? We’ll explain it in this…

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2020 Solar FAQ

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With the amount of uncertainty in the world right now, we wanted to provide some answers to the questions we hear the most. Solar is still a burgeoning technology with room to grow, and 2020 offers excellent incentives and innovations for the future. Let’s get to those FAQs! What’s the State of Solar Incentives in…

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How Does Weather Affect My Solar Panels?

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Solar energy is the future. It’s sustainable, cheap, and has the potential to get even better with advances in technology. However, there’s a lot of misinformation out there about it, too. Often people dismiss solar energy by questioning the effectiveness during times of inclimate weather. We’ll explain the true ways weather can impact your solar system, so…

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Net Metering: How Solar Can Make the Power Grid Rely on You

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With the recent issues regarding the electricity infrastructure after last year’s wildfires, it’s clear that people want to reduce their reliance on the so-called grid. Unfortunately, as it stands, your power can be shut off by big, powerful utility companies. Luckily, solar energy is an exciting way to “opt-out” of this unfair structure. Adding a solar…

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Energy Concepts Wins SunPower 2019 “Residential National Rising Star” Award

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Fresno, CA, March 11, 2020 – Energy Concepts, a Fresno-based solar installer, has received the SunPower “Residential National Rising Star” award for its outstanding performance as a new SunPower dealer in Fresno in 2019. “It’s a great honor to be named a SunPower ‘Residential National Rising Star,’ recognized for our unmatched success offering high quality, complete…

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Essential Solar Accessories

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Solar energy is not a one-size-fits-all enterprise. When we install solar panels, we customize the way we do things for the benefit of our customers. We do this through our multitude of accessories that support the photovoltaic panel itself. Solar Panel Racking Solar panels require something to hold them in place and elevate them off of…

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How to Celebrate National Unplugging Day

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Every year, the first Friday of March is National Day of Unplugging. It started a little over a decade ago by the Jewish non-profit Reboot. It serves as an excellent reminder for people of all backgrounds of the importance of occasionally taking a step back from technology. The event runs from sundown on March 6th through…

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5 Must-Have Solar Powered Products

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You already know that solar energy is the best option for powering your home. However, that same technology that keeps your lights on is also being applied to all sorts of products. Here are five of the coolest solar-powered gadgets of 2020. Solar-Powered Bug Zapper If you’re the type of person who enjoys spending time…

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