A common concern for potential solar buyers in northern climates is snow: how effective are solar panels when it's snowy, and will they be efficient enough during the winter to be worth the investment? In areas with significant snow accumulation and inclement weather throughout the winter months, it might seem like going solar isn't an option. However, with the wide range of sophisticated solar technologies on the market, even people in the snowiest of climates can make the change to solar energy for their home or business.

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Topics: Solar System Issues and Considerations, Solar Maintenance, Energy Efficiency, Maximizing Power Production, Residential Solar, Consumer, Dealers

We’ve already explored the importance of maximizing power production in small commercial projects: without a clear understanding of how the project will perform (and pay for itself), you’ll never be able to get a project off the ground. Moving beyond the dollar-per-watt to focus on the project’s dollar-per-kilowatt-hour value is a great way to ensure that your project will create a long-term return on investment. The higher the production capacity of your system, the higher your return will be.

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Topics: Commercial Solar Systems, Types of Solar, Energy Efficiency, Small Commercial Solar, Power Production, Solar System Design, Maximizing Power Production, Consumer, Dealers