As a homeowner or business property owner, you may be considering investing in solar panel installation Chicago services for your home or business. Solar cells, also known as photovoltaic cells, are devices that convert sunlight into electricity. They are made of semiconductor materials, usually silicon, that absorb the energy that is in sunlight and converts it to an electric current. Solar panels or photovoltaic panels Chicago produced are made up of many individual solar cells wired together to produce a higher voltage and current. How Much Power Can Be Generated? The amount of power that a ..read more

Household energy consumption may increase over time as new appliances and electronics are introduced into your home. Families expand and so will your energy usage. Expanding your solar system helps to decrease your utility bills. Below are some questions customers often ask when thinking about expanding their solar systems. When is the right time to increase my home solar system? Home solar systems may need additional solar panels installed when your lifestyle changes. Expanding families, new appliances, and electronics as well as expansions to your home like a swimming pool will increase your ..read more

Even though politicians are still very much focused on fossil fuels, the energy sector is experiencing rapid growth in alternative energy sources. CNN Money reported that the expansion in employment in the energy sector was 17 times more than the total US economic growth in 2016. Think about that for a second. Thousands of jobs were being created in the solar energy sector, such as solar manufacturing, installation, and project development. This shows that solar energy is here to stay and its future is bright. As with any emerging and growing industry, the employment of so many talented indivi ..read more

Is your electric bill stressing you out every month? Consider some energy-efficient ideas for your home, but where to start? Contact SolarWerks for a professional home energy solar audit. Home energy audits are very useful in determining where and how you can save. Home energy audits can cost a few hundred dollars, and you still need to invest in energy saving solutions, but is all this worth the saving? Here are the facts. Home energy audits benefits: SolarWerks home energy audit inspects your home and determines the energy uses and advises what you can do to reduce the energy use by being m ..read more

Have you been putting off purchasing a home solar panel solution because you are concerned about their ability to withstand severe weather conditions? Let us put your mind at ease, as you have nothing to worry about. During the design and development phase, solar roof panels are tested vigorously. We at Solarwerks have completed many solar panel installation projects throughout the years. This has enabled us to gather ample data to see how solar panels cope during severe weather conditions. We have been through Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Irma and can tell you with great confidence that not ..read more

There is a good chance that you are paying too much for your electricity each month. Actually, your money is most likely literally flying out your window! To save money on your monthly utilities costs you may want to consider making some energy-saving improvements around the house, but it can be challenging to know where to begin. Home energy audits can help with that. Having a home energy audit done will enable you to understand how energy is used in your home. Only by determining this can specific areas be addressed. Some people ask whether the costs of the upgrades required will really be w ..read more

Solar panels for your home are a terrific investment that will give you access to low-cost and renewable solar energy for decades to come. The question a lot of people ask is what maintenance do they require? Can you compare them to a car that needs a regular service and part replacement? Or do they just run by themselves? We address these and other questions in the below article. –  Quick Guide to Solar Panel Maintenance Solar panels do not require much maintenance. It helps if your solar panel installation was done at a tilted angle, as rain helps to wash away most dust and dirt. This r ..read more

In the US, solar panels for home use and solar power in general are fast on the increase. In 2020, a new solar energy system was installed every 75 seconds, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). In the same year around 18.6 million residences already made use of solar energy, which accounted for 3% of the nation’s overall energy consumption. This is a marked increase over earlier years. Should this growth rate remain steady, we can anticipate that by 2025, about 13.6% of households will be powered by solar energy. A battery or generator will typically be required when go ..read more

Getting the most out of your home solar panel investment does not have to require a lot of effort. There are small changes that you can make in your routine to get great rewards in return. If you do not have a battery or storage system attached to your solar panels, you will need to use the power generated in the day – also during the day. There are a few tips on how to make the most out of your solar power listed below. Daylight charging routine Solar panels use the sun to generate electricity and this means that the electricity is available and needs to be used during the day. You need to ge ..read more

Spending on solar panels for your home is both a financial and ecological investment. These panels help you and your family save on monthly electric bills in an ecologically friendly and sustainable way. For a long time. Solar panels in general have no moving parts and are durable with only a little to no maintenance required. Lifespan of Your Solar Panels According to the United States Department of Energy, having solar panels means that homeowners can use free electricity for many years. The department mentions that the average solar electric systems last about 30 years and will pay for itse ..read more