From Sunlight to Savings: Understanding Solar PV Production

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Understanding how your system performs is important. This article provides an overview of your system’s basics, including important concepts such as what a “grid-tied system” is and how “net metering” works. The overall production (and overall offset of your energy usage) from your system will vary throughout the year – day to day and month […]

Solar Panel Cleaning: When to Bother (Spoiler: Almost Never)

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Most studies put the loss of production due to dust or dirt on the surface of solar panels to be around 1%. If you have a 20,000 kwh/year system and you lose 1% of your production because your panels are dirty, you would lose around 200kwh/year. If each kwh costs you $0.14 then you would […]

Insider Tips For Identifying A Reliable Solar Installer

In the ever-expanding world of renewable energy, solar power stands out as a beacon of sustainability and cost-effectiveness. As more individuals and businesses make the switch to solar energy, the demand for reliable solar installers has surged. But with so many options available, how can you ensure that you’re choosing the right installer for your […]

Navigating The Solar Tax Credit: A Complete Guide

The world is embracing renewable energy solutions more than ever before, with solar power leading the charge. Apart from its environmental benefits, solar energy offers financial advantages to homeowners and businesses alike. One such benefit is the Solar Tax Credit, a government incentive designed to encourage the adoption of solar energy.  In this guide, we’ll […]

The Dark Side of Solar: Look Out for Deceptive Tax Credit Claims 

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The promise of financial benefits and great deals on tax credits often lure homeowners seeking environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. While investing in solar installation is often a smart financial decision, a dark side emerges when unscrupulous sales tactics exploit the tax credit to intentionally manipulate unsuspecting individuals, leaving them with unmet expectations and […]

The Dark Side of Solar: Protecting Yourself from Collateral Loans in Solar Financing

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Solar financing acts as a gateway to allowing homeowners and businesses to adopt solar solutions without the burden of high upfront costs and can be the deciding factor between installing solar or not. From empowering individuals to contribute to a greener planet to fostering economic viability, solar financing emerges as a key driver in the […]

Non-Malicious Unsecured Solar Loan vs. Malicious Solar Loan: Understanding the Difference

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Homeowners and businesses are increasingly turning to solar energy solutions, making the importance of exploring financing options and securing the best solar loan even more prevalent. Among solar energy financing options, our team at Organ Mountain Solar & Electric encourages you to contemplate two choices you are likely to run into along your search: non-malicious […]

What is Net Metering and How Does It Work?

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In the ever-expanding realm of solar energy, net metering stands as a revolutionary mechanism for how we perceive and interact with electricity. It empowers individuals and businesses utilizing solar energy to not only generate their own clean energy, but also actively participate in a dynamic energy exchange with utility providers. This transformative process not only […]

The Organ Mountain Solar & Energy Approach to Solar Energy Success

Solar energy installation companies are a dime-a-dozen these days, ranging from local to large corporations with varying integrity and intentions for the clients they work with. Finding a solar energy installation company to partner with that you can trust is, without a doubt, as crucial as it is challenging. But if you’ve been on the […]