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Calculating How Many Solar Panels You'll Need

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

Calculating How Many Solar Panels You'll Need

"How many panels will I need?" Regardless of their motive— whether it's saving money on energy or saving the environment —that's usually one of the first things any homeowner interested in going solar...

Aug 11, 2023

Microgrids: What Are They and How Do They Work?

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

Microgrids: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Anyone looking into renewable energy sources these days will probably encounter the concept of a "microgrid." That's because microgrids are increasingly viewed as the solution to a number of pressing ...

Aug 9, 2023

Power Outages Spread as Historic Heatwave Continues

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

Power Outages Spread as Historic Heatwave Continues

Well, at least we had a lovely spring. If only it hadn't morphed into what we've had to endure these past couple of months— one of the hottest summers ever . Unfortunately, like all major heatwaves, t...

Aug 8, 2023

Interest Rates Reach Highest Level in Over 22 Years

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

Interest Rates Reach Highest Level in Over 22 Years

The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates by another quarter point . That not only marks the 11th rate hike the central bankers have inflicted on us in just the last 18 months... It also brings i...

Aug 3, 2023

Mythbusters: Do Solar Panels Harm the Environment? (Pt 2)

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

Mythbusters: Do Solar Panels Harm the Environment? (Pt 2)

Everybody knows that solar panels don't produce any emissions. That's the reason for their reputation as the ultimate clean energy source . But when it comes to evaluating their environmental impact ,...

Aug 1, 2023

Mythbusters: Do Solar Panels Harm the Environment? (Pt 1)

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

Mythbusters: Do Solar Panels Harm the Environment? (Pt 1)

Most homeowners who decide to install a solar energy system are motivated by financial concerns . They've done the math and discovered that solar panels can deliver energy at a significantly lower rat...

Jul 31, 2023

What Are Solar Sales Organizations & Why You Ought to Avoid Them (Pt 2)

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

What Are Solar Sales Organizations & Why You Ought to Avoid Them (Pt 2)

In the previous installment , we took a look at two very different types of firms that someone working in the solar industry might represent. Some work for a company fully engaged in the industry that...

Jul 26, 2023

What Are Solar Sales Organizations & Why You Ought to Avoid Them (Pt 1)

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

What Are Solar Sales Organizations & Why You Ought to Avoid Them (Pt 1)

Did you know that not all solar sales representatives are employed by the same type of firm? Some work for a company fully engaged in the solar industry that does engineering, procurement, and constru...

Jul 20, 2023

Why Do My Inverters Have a Lower Capacity Than My Solar Panels? (Pt 2)

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

Why Do My Inverters Have a Lower Capacity Than My Solar Panels? (Pt 2)

Solar panels produce DC power, whereas our home appliances run on AC . That's why, besides the panels themselves, every solar system also needs devices called "inverters" to convert the DC power outpu...

Jul 18, 2023

Why Do My Inverters Have a Lower Capacity Than My Solar Panels? (Pt 1)

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

Why Do My Inverters Have a Lower Capacity Than My Solar Panels? (Pt 1)

The basic way solar panels work is surprisingly simple. Electrons on the top side get “knocked loose” from their molecular bonds by the energy in sunlight They’re then channeled through a wire running...

Jul 17, 2023

Solar Optimizers: What They Are & How They Work

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

Solar Optimizers: What They Are & How They Work

Solar panels produce DC power . Your home appliances, on the other hand, run on AC . That's why—besides the panels themselves—your solar system also needs devices called "inverters" to convert the DC ...

Jul 13, 2023

Why Is the Exported Energy on My Utility Bill Less Than What My Solar Panels Are Producing?

ReNu Solar and Roofing, Michael Thau

Why Is the Exported Energy on My Utility Bill Less Than What My Solar Panels Are Producing?

Once their solar system is up and running , people frequently wonder why they’re not receiving credit for all the energy it's producing . The short answer is that going solar can save you money in thr...

Jul 11, 2023

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