Like many other industries that has suffered from unscrupulous companies, or individual salesmen, the solar industry is no different. Fly-by-night companies, unethical salesmen, and flat out lies have put the solar industry into the category of shady business and caused solar panel scams. Luckily, as the solar industry has settled, many of the … [Read more...]
Why Solar Energy is Important
The terms “solar,” “green energy” and “renewable energy” are words that seemed to have long played out their value in the United States. When words or phrases inundate the media, the public at large starts to disregard the significance of the message associated with the word. Psychology tells us that when we become desensitized to something, … [Read more...]
Solar Power for Camping
Summer months mean summer break for the kids in schools, vacations, long summer nights, and for many families, camping trips! At the Solar Showroom, one of the questions that our customers ask us is if we “go solar” when it comes to solar power for camping. And although Amazon and other resellers have some great solar solutions for camping trips, … [Read more...]
How Many Solar Panels to Charge a Tesla?
A week doesn’t pass by without the phone ringing and a local customer asking about Tesla solar panels or the Tesla Powerwall. We are asked quite often how many solar panels to charge a Tesla? Although we welcome the phone calls, many customers are surprised to hear that not only is Tesla not the only solar option they have, but there are better … [Read more...]
California Solar Rights Act: A Lesson for Homeowners
Homeowner’s Do Have Rights As far back as 1978, California passed CA Civil Code 714 which bars restrictions by homeowners associations (HOA’s) on the installation of solar-energy systems. The original legislation did not specifically apply to cities, counties, municipalities or other public entities. Fast-forwarding, legislation … [Read more...]
Solar Panel Horror Stories: Part 3 – Solar Installation
This is our third chapter of Solar Panel Horror Stories. In our attempt to help consumers make solar decisions they feel confident and excited about, we believe it is our job as Solar Educators to outline a few of the common tricks, traps and scams so you can avoid them. The first article in our series spoke about sales tactics to be aware of and … [Read more...]
Solar Power Beer: What does your beer have to do with solar?
From the rolling hills of Northern California through the British Isles to the peaks of Namibia, a glimmer in the distance might indicate something special is on the horizon. A closer look brings industrial roofs covered in solar panels, buzzing with the production of energy with commercial grade solar panels, into view. As your car inches … [Read more...]
Solar Panel Horror Stories: Part 2 – The Technical Side of Solar
This is our second edition of Solar Panel Horror Stories. In our attempt to help consumers make solar decisions they feel confident and excited about, we believe it is our job as Solar Educators to outline a few of the common tricks, traps and scams so you can avoid them. In this last part of solar panel horror stories you will learn about the … [Read more...]
Solar Panel Horror Stories: Part 1 – THE SALES PROCESS
I have yet to cross paths with someone who have not, themselves, crossed paths with someone who has a solar horror story to tell. There are stories where an overly committed Salesman won’t leave their home, leaks in roofs, and worse case scenarios where panels have literally fallen off the roof. Shopping for solar is an exciting time, however, it … [Read more...]
Latest Solar Energy News: What’s the Next “Big Thing”?
Bigger and Better In the U.S., we tend to find ourselves waiting for the next “bigger” or “better” option to come to the table before we make big purchases. Looking for the most reliable solar energy news can be a feat, but Del Sol takes the stress away. As anxiously await to see what the next model Tesla electric car will look like or … [Read more...]
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