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How Do I Select a Contractor?
Volumes have been written on this topic and so all the usual things you would expect certainly apply: Shop local…Low Production or Generation
'Production' and 'generation' are generally synonymous in grid-tied solar energy systems and refer to the daily, weekly, monthly, and annual…Batteries No Longer Hold a Charge
There are many reasons a battery bank that once performed well could no longer be meeting your needs. This is…Lightning damage
Make no mistake: lightning packs a punch. And it can destroy solar energy equipment, as well as other appliances and…Cold Weather Battery Use and Care
Cold can be good and bad for a battery. It’s good to store batteries in a cool environment as the…Hydrometers and Specific Gravity
Flooded lead acid batteries contain a liquid acid solution that is critical to the battery’s performance. The acid concentration is determined…Multi-Stage Charging
Multi stage battery charging is the application of specific controlled charging stages intended to maximize battery charge, health, and lifespan.…Net Metered Solar Electric Technology
A ‘net metered’ solar energy system will generate electricity from the sun and inject that energy into your home, displacing…Off Grid or Net Meter?
Building a new home is an exciting and challenging project. Planning for your energy can be a big part of…Net Meter System Sizing
When sizing a net metered solar energy system we work within 3 constraints: Energy targetSpace constraintsBudget constraints Your energy target…