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How Are Solar Panels Made?
If you are considering switching to a cleaner energy source, you may be wondering what solar panels are made of and how they work. This blog post will give you a basic explanation of how solar panels are constructed and how they power homes worldwide! Panel Components...
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Is Installing Solar Panels Worth It?
We know switching to solar energy is a big decision, and we want to help you determine if it’s right for your home. If you are looking to see if solar panels work well with your lifestyle, you’ve come to the right place! Are Solar Panels Right For My Home? Before you...
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Will Solar Panels Power My House?
Solar panels are a clean alternative for your home’s energy needs! Even in times of low sunlight, solar energy systems are equipped to provide your home with steady amounts of power. In fact, you receive tax credit for any excess energy produced by your residential...
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FAQs about Residential Solar Power Systems
As solar energy is growing in popularity, you may be wondering if all the hype is true. If you are considering switching to solar power but still have some doubts, take a look at some of our most frequently asked questions! Is solar energy affordable? Most major solar...
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How Do Solar Panels Work?
Solar power works by taking the sun’s energy and turning it into electricity. It’s the cleanest and most abundant resource in the world because sunlight is natural and replenishable. Here’s a breakdown of the process! What are solar panels? Solar panels are devices...
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How To Apply For Federal Tax Credit
There has never been a better time to switch to solar! Due to federal and state incentives, qualified homeowners can lower their monthly electric bills with solar energy for no money out-of-pocket. Your tax credit may qualify for up to 30% of the cost of your solar...
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How Much Do Solar Panels Cost?
If you are considering switching to a solar energy system, it can be overwhelming to navigate through your options. At Momentum Solar, we believe in offering our customers all available information so they can make an educated decision on whether a home installation...
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Stop Overpaying for Utilities!
Daily habits that seem so small can be costing us on our monthly utility bill. Our devices that we leave plugged in, our thermostats and even our water usage can hike up our bills if we aren’t careful! Here are some tips to help cut the costs of your utilities while...
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5 Common Myths About Solar Energy
At Momentum Solar, we hear a lot of solar myths – so we’re here to set the record straight! Read on to find out if what you know about solar energy is true or false. 1. It’s too expensive Contrary to popular belief, solar energy can save you money on your electric...
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Is Solar Energy Reliable?
Solar energy is more reliable today than ever before thanks to improving technologies and growth in the industry. Utility experts can use new tools to maintain a consistent flow of energy, even during times when sunlight is not its strongest. With these advancements...
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How Much Maintenance is Required for Solar Panels?
Solar panels require little maintenance, but there are a few steps that owners should be aware of to ensure proper management of their systems. In order to guarantee peak performance of your solar panels, check out the maintenance tips below. Cleaning For the system...
read moreWhy Solar Energy Is a Major Advantage for You
It always pays to be prescient when it comes to new technology; and today in 2019, the advancement of solar energy is no different. Look at it this way: over the last decade, the cost of a residential solar installation has fallen over 70%, while the size and variety...
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Common Sizes for Solar Panels
If you are interested in going solar, you may be wondering what the standard size is for residential or commercial panels. This question could be answered in several ways – we can talk about the physical characteristics, the number of cells or the amount of power....
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Do Solar Panels Work During a Power Outage?
One of the most frequently asked questions about solar power is whether homes with solar panels still have access to power during major power outages. Due to safety and technical reasons, solar panels will not keep your power on during a blackout. However, this does...
read more Reasons Why Now is the Time to Go Solar
Solar energy is the wave of the future – not only because of its undeniable environmental benefits, but for its financial ones as well. Federal and state incentives will be decreasing at the end of 2019, making today the best time to invest in solar energy. If you’re...
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What is Green Energy
Investing in technology that runs on green energy is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and help the environment. If you are interested in making this lifestyle change then it’s critical to know what green energy is, how it works and why it is the way of the...
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Simple Ways to Protect the Environment at Home
Protecting the environment doesn’t mean you have to endure a “green” lifestyle overhaul. By testing out a few simple eco-friendly lifestyle alternatives, you could drastically cut down on your environmental footprint. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The “Three Rs” are a great...
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Are Solar Panels the Right Choice for You?
If you take a stroll around most neighborhoods in the United States, you’ll notice roofs spotted with glowing solar panels. While solar energy is booming here at home and around the world, and the science behind solar energy is clear, there are still some skeptics out...
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Solar Energy: Myth vs. Fact
For some homeowners, solar energy can be an overwhelming subject – especially when you don’t have all of the facts. Does solar energy really save you money? What about when it comes time to sell your home? And is the maintenance manageable? While there’s plenty of...
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Ways to Save Energy and Money This Summer
Ways to Save Energy and Money This Summer With summer only a few weeks away, it’s time to break out the environmentally friendly sunscreen, bathing suits and beach towels. It’s also the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at your energy bills. We all know warmer...
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How is Solar Energy Made into Electricity?
How is Solar Energy Made into Electricity? Solar energy is booming across the United States and all around the world. In fact, a recent study released by the Environment America Research and Policy Center found that solar power more than doubled in most major U.S....
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What is Alternative Energy?
What is Alternative Energy? Alternative energy has often been a subject of debate, especially with global temperatures rising year over year. It’s evident that humans have caused serious damage to the Earth’s atmosphere with the release of greenhouse gases — which...
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What is Global Warming? And Why it Matters?
What is Global Warming? And Why it Matters? The planet is heating up – and fast! With glaciers melting, sea levels rising, and water forests dying, it is becoming evident that humans have caused real damage to the Earth’s atmosphere by releasing greenhouse gases,...
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6 Important Factors to Consider Before Installing Solar Panels
6 Important Factors to Consider Before Installing Solar Panels There are multiple benefits to installing solar panels to your home — from reducing or even eliminating your energy bill to being an environmentally friendly alternative energy source and reducing your...
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Nerdy Talk Episode 1: How Solar Works
Nerdy Talk Episode 1: How Solar Works The power of the sun is what makes life on Earth possible. Efforts to harness solar energy in concentrated form have long been a long pursuit for mankind. In fact, solar technology has existed since the 19th century, and it is no...
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10 Unconventional (But Easy) Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While Saving Money
10 Unconventional (But Easy) Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While Saving MoneyWith summer arriving, you might be considering ways to make a positive impact on our progressively troubled world. While there are many ways to improve your community, such as...
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10 Awesome Solar Energy Facts You Should Know
10 Awesome Solar Energy Facts You Should KnowSolar energy is energy that radiates from the sun. The sun has produced this energy for over four and a half billion years. It is one of — if not THE — most important source of energy for all living organisms. Additionally,...
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Solar Energy Incentives to Take Advantage of Today
Solar Energy Incentives to Take Advantage of TodaySolar energy delivers positive environmental impact, contributes to our nation’s energy independence, and provides more jobs than the coal industry, and upstream oil and gas sectors in the United States.1 To encourage...
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10 Simple Energy Saving Tips for Summer 2018
10 Simple Energy Saving Tips for Summer 2018The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and Momentum Solar customers are enjoying even more energy savings due to longer, sunnier days. You know what that means: it must be summer! You already have good habits that...
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5 Financial Benefits of Solar Panels
5 Financial Benefits of Solar Panels Using solar energy to power your home is about as green as you can get. The benefits to the Earth are well known, but installing solar panels don’t just better the environment. They also provide significant financial perks for...
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5 Environmental Benefits of Solar Energy
5 Environmental Benefits of Solar EnergyWhether you’re a homeowner or commercial business owner, solar energy is a sustainable, clean, and affordable way to generate electricity. While it provides substantial financial benefits — like electricity savings and increased...
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Is Going Solar Right For You?
Is Going Solar Right For You? There are now over 1.6 million completed solar installations in the US — a number that is expected to more than double over the next 5 years. Residential solar is an alternative energy option that is more widely accessible than ever...
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Top 8 Solar Myths – Busted
Top 8 Solar Myths – Busted Myth: Solar energy isn’t efficient enough for your home’s electricity needs Average solar panels operate between 14-16% efficiency, while some of the higher efficiency panels operate up to 22.5%. This doesn’t seem like a lot, but when you...
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Best Time to Go Solar
Best Time to Go SolarIs There a “Best Time” to Go Solar? Summer months have always been considered optimal for solar “output” or, how much electricity your solar system is producing versus what you’re using from the grid. The main reason for this is the fact that...
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The Future of Energy Is Bright
The Future of Energy Is BrightTechnologies That Were Doubted – And Now We Can’t Function Without Them 1876: “This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication.” — William Orton, President of Western Union. 1889: “Fooling...
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Upgrade Your Home With Solar Panels
Upgrade Your Home With Solar Panels When a homeowner considers installing solar panels on his/her roof, it’s more than just committing to a cleaner, more affordable power source. It’s what we consider an upgrade to the home’s appearance. Solar panels of old were...
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How Solar Actually Works
How Solar Actually Works “Solar energy—power from the sun—is a vast, inexhaustible, and clean resource” You’ve probably started noticing more and more homes with solar panels on the roof. You may have even heard your friends, family and neighbors talk about their...
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Solar Is Phasing out Power Plants – Here’s Why
Solar Is Phasing out Power Plants – Here’s WhyA common misconception about renewable energy is that it’s not affordable. Cost savings is high up on the priority list for the average consumer — especially if it results in a financial agreement. While recognizing the...
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Solar is Good For Business – Here’s Why
Solar is Good For Business - Here's WhySolar installations have soared in recent years, with large businesses leading the way. As of 2016, some of the top corporate businesses have installed over 1 GW of solar which generates enough electricity to power 193,000 homes....
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California: The Pioneer of Solar Energy in America
California: The Pioneer of Solar Energy in America California has a lot of “firsts” for solar energy in America, aside from continually being the top state for total solar PV capacity. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Golden State is leading the market and has...
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“Green Collar” Solar Jobs Increased 25% This Year
“Green Collar” Solar Jobs Increased 25% This YearAccording to the Department of Energy, the solar workforce grew 25% in 2016, adding around 73,000 new jobs. This is at a rate that’s faster than our entire economy, measuring in at 1.45% growth overall for the year. 1...
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Solar Is Now the Cheapest Form of Electricity
Solar Is Now the Cheapest Form of Electricity New year, better energy: According to multiple news reports from data collected over the previous year, solar power is officially the cheapest form of electricity worldwide, which is great news for the environment today...
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