Learn about solar technology through insightful blog content and interviews with industry leaders.
It’s no surprise that the world is becoming more environmentally conscious. Society is taking note of carbon footprints and eco-friendly practices, and it’s having a steady impact on our home and work lives. Unsurprisingly, this has led to the rise of numerous...
If you look around, there’s clearly a growing demand for commercial solar. It’s not just for industrial warehouses and big box stores anymore. Everything from shopping centers to office buildings are getting in on the action, using onsite solar to lower tenant energy...
Regular maintenance is key to keeping any investment running smoothly. This is especially true of solar systems, where a routine inspection and cleaning keeps panels generating more energy. If ignored, dust, dirt, and grime tints panels, blocking light and reducing...
If you’re considering solar for your commercial building, it’s safe to assume that you probably have some reservations about your roof. It’s a pretty serious investment that keeps your tenants safe and dry and protects your structure from the elements. The last thing...
Keeping up with the rising cost of commercial energy in California is a financial challenge for any business. It’s also difficult to keep track of the governmental and provider actions that affect your energy bills. It might feel like the only sure thing is that your...
Have you ever looked at an aerial image of a shopping center and wondered what could be done with all that open rooftop space? Flat rooftops like this are ideal for the installation of solar, the energy they generate can reduce the center’s energy costs, increase...
Josh Wirth, founder of Daly Energy, saw a need for a better solar modeling process. His solution is a game-changer for the industry. Similar to financing a commercial building, solar developers estimate the cash flow of their systems and use those estimates for...
After making the decision to partner with King Energy on a rooftop commercial solar program, you may be wondering what happens next. When will your property start capturing and distributing solar energy to your tenants? After signing your lease with King Energy, it...
Solar energy is way past proof-of-concept projects; instead, the main industry efforts are financial and practical as we reach into global scale. Investors and companies interested in solar energy are not just motivated by environmental concerns, but also by the...
As solar energy is more universally adopted throughout the nation one enormous issue still remains: energy storage. How do batteries know when to store energy and when to release it? Inherently, solar power is not available 24 hours a day, but humans consume energy...
Legends Solar offers rooftop solar—without the roof. Legends Solar, a startup based out of Brooklyn, New York is creating a completely new product that would give everyday investors the ability to buy panels on commercial-scale solar projects and earn monthly...
We often get asked about how we manage solar panels after they are installed and live. As a practical matter, solar panels have no moving parts and are built to sit in the hot sun for decades. So, really, what kind of maintenance is involved? There are no air filters...