This is our third chapter of A Solar Horror Story. 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 the … [Read more...]
What does your Craft 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 toward … [Read more...]
Solar Horror Stories: Part 2 – The Technical Side of Solar
This is our second edition of Solar 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. Our last article spoke about sales tactics to be aware of. Today we focus on the … [Read more...]
A Solar Horror Story: 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...]
What’s the Next “Big Thing” in Solar?
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. As anxiously await to see what the next model Tesla electric car will look like or what features the next iPhone will highlight. We balance the cost of the investment of the ‘next big thing’ … [Read more...]
Selling a Home with Solar Panels
There are more than a million homes in the United States with solar panels installed, with numbers growing every day. Due to previously complicated finance arrangements, it was not uncommon to hear a Realtor say that selling a home with solar panels was not for the ‘faint of heart’ or inexperience real estate professional. However, as residential … [Read more...]
Not All Solar Mounting and Racking Systems Are Made Equal
How do Solar Panels Get Installed? From the perspective most people see a solar panel, it is difficult to see how panels are attached to a roof. Since they are not visible, and most consumers do not spend much time thinking about what mechanisms keeping their panels attached. Furthermore, since mounting and racking systems are somewhat hidden, … [Read more...]
All About Solar Financing and Zero Down Financing
For some homeowners, the question is not whether to “go solar” – but how to pay for the desired solar panels to be installed on their roofs. As solar has become more accessible to the typical homeowner, more options have evolved for financing solar panels. After getting quotes for the best panels and design array for your panels and choosing your … [Read more...]
So Many Solar Companies and So Many Different Quotes
Yesterday I had the honor of joining one of our Energy Adviser’s on a few in-home solar education meetings. These visits are our opportunities to sit down with homeowner’s to really learn about their solar needs, answer questions, and understand the dynamics of their property. Plus, we all know that each solar customer has unique requests and … [Read more...]
Solar Benefits Extend Beyond Homes and Help Business Owners
Solar Roots Most people around town recognize the Del Sol Energy logo for the work we complete with local homeowners. However, our roots are in commercial solar installations. What does that mean? It means, when we started our business, we were focused working with business owners to help them understand the benefits of going solar while helping … [Read more...]
