Solar news: November 1st, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes In this week’s Solar News Roundup, Tesla announces its newest version of the famed Solar Roof, and corporate renewable procurements reach a new record in 2019. Tesla launches V3 of their Solar Roof The latest development in the saga of the...

Tesla Q3 2019 earnings call: what you need to know

Reading Time: 4 minutes As a publicly-traded company, Tesla presents quarterly reports to shareholders, analysts, and the media about the state of the company. While most coverage of these quarterly earnings calls focuses on the company’s electric vehicle business or...

Going off-grid with solar: what does it mean and how much will it cost? (Part 1)

Reading Time: 7 minutes This is Part 1 of a two-part series that explores the economics of going completely off-grid with solar. Part 1 focuses on what it actually means to go “off-grid” and how to start thinking about calculating the costs for cutting the cord with...

Critter guards/bird netting for solar panels: protect your system from squirrels & birds

Reading Time: 3 minutes A surprising threat to your solar panels may be the animals that live in the area surrounding your home. Birds and squirrels can damage your solar setup in several ways, leading to unwanted repair costs and headache. One solution to solar’s...

What to consider in a solar mounting system

Reading Time: 4 minutes It can be easy to overlook your solar mounting hardware since it’s mostly hidden under your solar panels. But, as with other types of solar equipment, there are multiple options to consider and you want to make sure you’re getting the right...

Solar financier partnerships: what you need to know

Reading Time: 3 minutes One of the most important choices to make as you’re going solar is which installation company to work with. Online reviews, industry certifications, years in business, and equipment manufacturer endorsements are just a few ways to gauge the...