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Moment Solar Blog
1y ago
Make an Impact: The Real Benefits of Residential Solar Energy
A well planned solar energy panel system has major advantages to your residential home. You’ll see a variety of quality of life and financial benefits from using solar energy as your utility source.
Net Metering: One of the Biggest Benefits
Net Metering is when your local power company credits you for your solar energy generation. If you connect your system to the power grid so you may use electricity at night, your solar panels will generate electricity during the day then transfer it back into the grid. The power comp ..read more
Moment Solar Blog
1y ago
Why Net Metering Is Important to Renewable Energy Homeowners
Net metering is one of the biggest incentives to going solar. It’s a policy that allows people generating their own energy to receive credit on their electric bill. It puts money back into the wallets of home and business owners.
How Net Metering Works
Solar panel systems are often connected to your local power grid. That way you can take advantage of solar throughout the day and use the grid at night time when your solar panels aren’t generating enough energy.
When your solar panels are generating energy throughout the day ..read more
Moment Solar Blog
1y ago
A solar panel system is more than a few panels on your roof. It’s a technological ecosystem that works together to bring clean energy into your home or your business. There’s a lot to research first before committing to solar panels.
What type of panels?
What are the most cost effective and efficient panels?
What warranties does your installer have and what do they entail?
The placement of your panels and where they are facing – Roof, ground; north facing, south facing
The Cost of Solar Panels and Installation
One of the greatest benefits of solar panels is that they can save you ..read more
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1y ago
Good quality solar panels can last for around 35 years, but surprisingly the good quality panels have a performance warranty of 25 years. So, if you are taking care of them properly, they can give you a maximum output for more than 25 years.
Solar panels convert sunlight into energy. As long as the sun is up, solar panels are generating electricity for your home. Solar panels are generally extremely low maintenance. However, any debris such as dust, vegetation, or snowfall can limit electricity production. If you live in a region that is dusty or you go through snowfalls, you need to clean y ..read more
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1y ago
Clean Solar Panels Right By A Professional Solar Service
Solar panel functionality is based on light absorption. The more light the panels absorb, the more energy it produces and your home or business lights will stay on. When solar panels are covered in dirt, grime, and other residue, their light absorption goes down significantly. If not cleaned properly, your solar panel efficiency will decrease by as much as 20%!
Professional Cleaning
There are hundreds of professional solar panel cleaning companies. Some solar companies include maintenance in their package when you install them ..read more
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1y ago
An Effective Way To Power Your Solar Home During Blackouts
Solar Generators
Solar generators in the general sense are portable solar power stations. It allows you to temporarily power your home or main necessities for a short period of time. If you were to go to a home improvement store, you’d see dozens of solar generator options to choose from. However, you may find that they are not strong enough to power your entire home during a power outage. You’ll need a whole house generator that generates at least 1300kwh to power the necessary home appliances – fridge, washer, dryer, etc.
Solar g ..read more
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1y ago
How To Determine How Many Solar Panels You Need To Benefit
It’s not enough to install a few solar panels and call it a day. Your solar panel system needs to generate enough energy to compensate for the amount of energy you consume and how much sunlight your panels take in. Every home consumes different amounts of energy so every solar home will be different. What works for your neighbor may not necessarily work for you. So, how many solar panels do you actually need to benefit from your solar panel system?
The number is determined by your location, how much energy is consumed, which direct ..read more