What do solar panels do after dark? The answer is … not much.
While solar panels can generate substantial amounts of energy during the day, this all stops once the sun goes down. Solar batteries get around this problem by storing energy that panels produce during the day for use at night. Enphase and Panasonic produce some of the most popular solar batteries on the market. Find out what each one offers and which is the right option for your home or business.
Solar panels are a great long-term investment, but how do seasonal changes impact their efficiency? Should you be worried about paying more in one season than the other? The last thing you want to face are unexpected expenses from an investment that’s designed to save you money. Find out if you’ll need to make some adjustments to your annual budget…
Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday of November, so it’s important to use the extra hour of the day between now and then to get your home ready for the winter. Making those changes now can save you time and money during the dark, chilly months ahead. It’s also safer to do much of this housework while there’s still enough light in the day. Find out what home electrical tasks you can get started on today!
Especially now, finding any way to reduce your business’s overhead is a priority. It might surprise you, but energy costs are one of the easiest business costs that you can control and insulate your business against in the future. By going solar, you can avoid the sky-high energy bills during the sweltering Las Vegas summers and chilly winters. Find out…
In a city like Las Vegas, the sun is a powerful tool and it can either harm or help, depending on how you use it. In the summer, many homeowners see their electricity bills skyrocket from heavy air conditioning and energy usage. But savvy homeowners who choose solar panel installation harness the sun’s relentless power to help defray those high…
Las Vegas has plenty of sunlight for solar panels, but the desert climate also brings its share of dust and grime. As we all know, anything sitting outside in Las Vegas will get dirty over time, especially on our frequent windy days. You may wonder how this will impact the efficiency of your rooftop solar panels, if they need to…
A ground-mounted solar panel installation can be an attractive option for business owners who are looking to reduce their utility bills. Rooftop solar systems are popular in Las Vegas, but they’re not suitable for every business, especially for those in older buildings or with unconventional roofs. Ground-based solar systems can also dramatically expand the amount of energy businesses are able…
Las Vegas is a vibrant, brightly lit city full of neon signs, animated billboards, and shining landmarks. As residents of a city that is so dependent on energy, we often take our electricity for granted … until something occurs that leaves us with faulty or inoperative power. When something isn’t working right in our homes, we want to fix it.…
Electrical storms can happen any time of year in the Las Vegas Valley, making it important that you know how to stay safe indoors during one. A lightning strike can be devastating in the right circumstances, but it’s relatively easy to mitigate against them. Knowing some key electrical storm safety tips can help you reduce the likelihood that you are…
A home automation installation can instantly make your life better by allowing you to enjoy a seamless experience of the best version of your home. By upgrading your property with a smart home installation, you remove many of the mundane tasks from your everyday life and can even save money with reduced utility bills. Smart home automation systems have a…
