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posted Monday, June 1, 2020
Roof Repair and Solar Panels: What You Need to Know
We’ve been getting a particular question a lot lately from new Urban...
posted Monday, May 4, 2020
Technology Spotlight: Bifacial Solar Modules
In the solar power industry, technology is constantly evolving. It seems like...
posted Wednesday, April 29, 2020
What Is LCOE, and Why Does It Matter?
In renewable energy, there’s an acronym that is used a lot, but...
posted Thursday, April 9, 2020
2019 Turned Out to Be a Landmark Year for Solar
Now that the solar power industry numbers are coming in from 2019’s...
posted Monday, March 30, 2020
What Roof Types Are Compatible with Solar Panels?
If you’ve been thinking about ‘going solar’ and adding a few solar...
posted Thursday, March 12, 2020
What Are Oil Prices Doing to the Solar Industry?
In case you haven’t seen it in the news recently, the petroleum...
posted Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Top 3 Insights from Solar Monitoring Solutions
Did you know that high-quality solar power equipment (panels, inverters, mounting equipment,...
posted Saturday, February 8, 2020
What’s So Great about the Tesla Powerwall?
For residential and light commercial solar power generation solutions, power storage has...
posted Saturday, December 28, 2019
Will 2020 Be Your Year to Go Solar?
2019 is fast coming to a close. At Urban Solar, we’re taking...
posted Monday, December 2, 2019
Morning, Noon, and Night: How Solar Power Systems Work throughout the Day
As we all know, the sun doesn’t shine during every hour of...
posted Monday, November 18, 2019
What’s on the Horizon for Solar—The Next 5 Years
When we look at how far solar power technology has come over...
posted Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The 3 Most Important Features of Any Residential Solar Power System
If you’re a homeowner considering the prospect of adding a solar power...
posted Wednesday, October 16, 2019
3 Things You’ll Get with a Free Solar Energy Analysis
At Urban Solar, we’re committed to bringing the value of solar power...
posted Thursday, October 10, 2019
The Top 3 Reasons to Go Solar, Today
It’s safe to say that solar power has completely revolutionized the way...
posted Thursday, October 3, 2019
The Beginner’s Solar Power FAQ
If you’re new to the world of solar power, then it’s likely...
posted Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The Difference between Residential and Commercial Solar Power
Within the solar power industry, there are many specializations. It’s common for...
posted Wednesday, September 4, 2019
The Cost to Get Power from the Sun is Now Cheaper than Natural Gas
You read that correctly. The cost for solar power (measured in $/mWh)...
posted Tuesday, August 27, 2019
What is Enphase Enlighten, and Why Does It Matter?
Enlighten from Enphase is, simply put, the world’s most advanced solar monitoring...
posted Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Our 6-Step Approach to Your Solar Project
At Urban Solar, we pride ourselves on providing value for our customers...
posted Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Solar Power 101: What Are Inverters, and What Do They Do?
The many components of a solar power system are sophisticated and highly...
posted Friday, July 12, 2019
Is There an Ideal Time of the Year to Install Solar Panels?
If you’ve been thinking about adding a solar power generation system to...
posted Thursday, February 7, 2019
How Many Solar Panels Does Your Home Need?
When home and business owners are considering making the switch to solar...
posted Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Interesting Facts About Solar Power
Our sun has been shining brightly now for over four billion years,...
posted Friday, November 9, 2018
Outdoor Solar Lighting Ideas
Outdoor solar lighting doesn’t always have to be just for night lighting...
posted Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Some History on Solar Energy
Even though many might think that solar energy is a somewhat new...
posted Friday, September 21, 2018
The Most Common Uses of Solar Power
Today, there are so many different technologies and gadgets available to home...
posted Wednesday, September 12, 2018
What Time of Year is Best for Installing Solar?
If you’re like a lot of home or business owners who have...
3 Things the Power Company Doesn’t Want You to Know
The power company has become an American mainstay since the dawn of...
posted Monday, September 10, 2018
The Top 3 Questions We Get from New Customers
At Urban Solar, we are in the business of designing, installing, and...
posted Saturday, August 18, 2018
Solar Power and the Home of the Future
Did you know that in the United States, there are almost 2...
posted Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Your Roof’s Relationship with Solar
If you’re reading this, you must be considering adding solar power to...
Your Solar Power Production On Rainy Days
We’re reaching the climax of summer, which is a popular season to...
posted Thursday, July 26, 2018
Is Solar Power Really Worth It?
As new forms of renewable energy are introduced into our lives, it...
posted Saturday, July 14, 2018
5 Easy Ways To Conserve Energy Right Now
Homeowners and businesses worldwide are using solar energy to power all sorts...
posted Tuesday, July 10, 2018
The Transparent Future of Solar
The future is here; you can get anything delivered, 3D printers are...
posted Friday, July 6, 2018
How to Maximize Your Solar Performance
Harnessing the power of the sun is now the most economical and...
posted Friday, June 29, 2018
FAQ Series: “Will Solar Panels Warp or Bend Due to Heat?”
During the early phases of the residential solar power projects we work...
posted Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Solar Power is Officially Eclipsing Coal in Colorado
In a landmark decision that is sending waves through the solar power...
posted Thursday, June 7, 2018
Spherical Solar Collector Makes Waves in Germany
At Urban Solar, we like keeping up with the latest trends and...
posted Monday, May 28, 2018
4 Steps Every Solar Project Should Go Through
Urban Solar has earned a reputation as being one of the most...
posted Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Solar Power Jobs Top 10 Million in 2017
Just when it looked like the solar power industry couldn’t break any...
posted Tuesday, May 15, 2018
3 Lesser Known Benefits of Going Solar
The most cited reason for going solar is saving on energy costs...
posted Saturday, May 12, 2018
4 Facts About Solar Power You Probably Don’t Know
With as many advances as we see within the world of solar...
posted Friday, April 6, 2018
The Solar Power System Installation Timeline
Most people don’t truly understand how quick and simple getting solar installed...
posted Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Exciting New Applications for Solar Technology
It seems that every year, technology presents us with even more incredible...
3 Common Solar Power Questions
We’re always interacting with customers of all sizes and in all situations,...
posted Wednesday, March 7, 2018
The 3 Most Common Solar Panel Designs
At Urban Solar, we are passionate about educating our customers so that...
posted Saturday, February 17, 2018
Why Inferior Solar Panels Don’t Last
Solar panel manufacturers often provide lengthy warranties for their products. The timeline...
posted Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Tesla Planning Massive New Power Plant Using Residential Solar Equipment
There are technologies developed for residential solar systems that are carrying over...
posted Monday, February 5, 2018
Why the Urban Solar 6-Step Process Is Superior
In the past 20 years, solar power generation has seen a remarkable...
posted Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Three Solar Power Trends to Watch This Year
2018 is off to a roaring start already, and nowhere else is...
posted Tuesday, January 9, 2018
3 Lesser-Known Facts about Solar Energy
The more you know about the technology that is a part of...
posted Wednesday, January 3, 2018
This New Year, Resolve to Go Solar
From all of us at Urban Solar, happy new year! We hope...
posted Thursday, December 14, 2017
New 2017 Solar Panel Cost and Savings Estimates
One of the most common questions we get from new customers is...
posted Monday, December 4, 2017
Could Solar Windows Be the “Next Big Thing”?
A new development from solar technology engineers at the National Renewable Energy...
posted Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Florida is Leading the Way in New Solar Development
As a state that sees more uninterrupted sunshine than most any other...
posted Tuesday, November 14, 2017
What Will Happen to Solar Without Federal Subsidies?
In many parts of the United States, power can be produced by...
posted Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Solar Power Being Used for Disaster Recovery
The hurricane season of 2017 shaped up to be one of the...
posted Monday, October 30, 2017
Residential Solar Market Challenges
A leading industry research firm known as Greentech Media is reporting that...
posted Tuesday, October 24, 2017
What Makes Urban Solar A Superior Solar Partner
We know that you have a choice when it comes to selecting...
posted Monday, October 16, 2017
Solar Power Technology – Why are Fuses Needed?
Complex solar power generation systems require the highest level of engineering and...
posted Sunday, October 8, 2017
The Continuing Descrease in the Cost to Go Solar
In the 2008/2009 time frame, the cost of solar power generation hardware...
posted Friday, September 29, 2017
BIPV – Building-Integrated Photovoltaics
During the construction of a new home, a lot of design and...
posted Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Solar Power the “Coal Savior”
Traditional means of producing energy haven’t all been very efficient, nor have...
posted Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Will Americans Need More or Less Power in the Future?
Consider what life was like for the average American household back in...
posted Thursday, September 7, 2017
New Advances in Solar Thermal – Selective Solar Absorbers
As you may know, harvesting energy from sunlight can be accomplished in...
posted Thursday, August 31, 2017
3 Surprising Solar Statistics in 2017
There’s a lot going on in solar, and the more developments we...
posted Thursday, August 24, 2017
5 Traits of Quality Solar Installations
Every now and again, we’ll get a request from a customer to...
posted Monday, August 14, 2017
Solar 101 – How Does a Solar Panel Work?
You may already know that solar panels produce electricity by converting sunlight,...
posted Thursday, July 27, 2017
Hawaii Has a Plan to Get to 100% Renewable Energy
Beautiful beaches. Gorgeous sunsets. Tropical bliss. Now, we can add ‘Renewable Leader’...
posted Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Is PV Technology Soon to Come to Cars?
Twenty years ago, when we envisioned what 2017 might look like, we...
posted Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Growth and Trends in Residential Solar
We’re now past the halfway point of the year 2017, and a...
posted Monday, July 3, 2017
What is an Energy Assessment?
Residential homes and commercial properties alike both have structural features and uses...
posted Monday, June 26, 2017
Finland Shows Us Just How Far Solar Heating Can Go
A new research finding released by Aalto University reveals the potential for...
posted Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Solar Costs Continue to Drop in 2017
In a recent USA Today article, a new Solar Energy Industries Association...
posted Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Should Trees and Foliage be Considered Before Installing Solar?
Think of your roof as being a big wallet from which you...
posted Thursday, June 8, 2017
How Solar Benefits the Community Ecosystem
A community can come to rely on each other in the same...
posted Friday, June 2, 2017
2016 Was Another Record-Breaking Year for Solar
In a recent report from the Solar Energy Industries Association, 2016 turned...
posted Thursday, May 25, 2017
Proposed Trump Budget Cuts: Will They Affect Solar?
There is expected to be a new release from the White House...
posted Friday, April 7, 2017
How Solar is Impacting Power Companies
In a recent article from GreenTech Media – a solar industry-specific online...
posted Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Solar Panel Types: Mono/Poly Crystalline and Thin Film
If you were to take a long, broad view of the rooftops...
posted Tuesday, March 7, 2017
New Technology in Residential Solar
Keeping up with the latest and greatest in solar technology trends doesn’t...
posted Monday, February 27, 2017
Ideal Building Materials for Solar Panels
Solar panels are suitable for most every building type, regardless of what...
posted Tuesday, February 21, 2017
How Solar Panels Affect the Look of a Structure
At Urban Solar, one of the most common questions we get has...
posted Monday, February 13, 2017
Adding Solar Before Selling a Home
If you sat down to create a list of all the home...
posted Tuesday, February 7, 2017
5 Questions to Ask a Solar Power System Salesperson
Before agreeing to sign on the dotted line committing you to a...
posted Monday, January 30, 2017
Can I Afford Solar Panels?
For good reason, most people plan in advance for major purchases like...
posted Sunday, November 27, 2016
Why Are All Solar Panels the Same Shape?
When you think about solar panels – whether they’re mounted to cars,...
posted Thursday, September 1, 2016
Do Solar Power Systems Require Maintenance?
As with any significant investment in your home or business, you want...
posted Friday, August 19, 2016
Why Isn’t Residential Wind Power as Popular as Solar?
When we think about renewable energy, we tend to think of solar...
posted Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Can I Install Solar Myself?
There’s a lot that you can do on a free Saturday with...
posted Thursday, August 4, 2016
Electricity Cost Offset with Solar Power
One of the most common questions we get pertains to the cost...
posted Wednesday, July 20, 2016
How Durable Are Residential Solar Panels?
If you’ve ever owned a home, you know that the integrity and...
posted Thursday, July 14, 2016
How Much Power Can a Typical Residential Solar System Produce?
As we go about our day-to-day lives, we may not think much...
posted Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Home Automation and Solar – A Good Match?
It is now fairly common to be able to access a home’s...
posted Thursday, June 16, 2016
Solar Power Vocabulary 101
One of the reasons you might not endeavor to try something new...
posted Saturday, June 11, 2016
Do Solar Panels Compromise Building Integrity?
If you’re an owner of a building that is being considered for...
posted Thursday, June 2, 2016
An Average Day in the Life of a Solar Installer
Did you know that one new solar power generation system is installed...
posted Wednesday, May 25, 2016
The Current State of Solar Panel Technology
“Discontent is the first necessity of progress.” – Thomas Edison When solar...
posted Friday, May 20, 2016
Residential Solar Power Systems – Is Bigger Always Better?
There’s a lot of value in adding solar power to a residential...
posted Thursday, May 12, 2016
Can Solar Be Installed On Any Roof Type?
Ok, it’s roof type trivia time! How many of the following roof...
posted Thursday, May 5, 2016
5 Little Known Facts About Solar Power
Solar energy is a fascinating subject, and there’s a lot to know...
posted Thursday, April 28, 2016
A Primer on Solar Attic Fans
Solar power is now being harnessed in many creative ways, from solar-heated...
posted Thursday, April 14, 2016
Are All PV Panels Created Equal?
You may already know that ‘PV’ is short for ‘photovoltaic’, a term...
posted Friday, April 8, 2016
Commercial vs. Residential Solar: A Comparison
Individual homeowners and industrial businesses both need solar power. Their power bills...
posted Monday, April 4, 2016
Responses to the 3 Biggest Objections to Installing Solar Power Systems
Installing solar power generation equipment on a home or business is an...
posted Thursday, March 31, 2016
5 Reasons Solar Power Won’t Stop Growing
Dating all the way back to ancient times, human beings have been...
posted Thursday, March 24, 2016
Installing Solar on Your Home: What to Expect
You’ve thought through the options. You’ve done your research on solar power,...
posted Monday, March 14, 2016
A Brief History of Solar Power
Solar power generation technology is truly impressive – the amount of engineering...
Debunking the Top 4 Myths About Solar Power
Even though solar power has been a viable method of energy production...
posted Tuesday, March 1, 2016
The Top 3 Benefits of Solar Hot Water
The sun is a remarkable resource. Our bodies use sunlight to generate...
posted Friday, February 12, 2016
Presidential Perspectives on Solar Power
The 2016 presidential race is in full swing and all the candidates...
posted Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Residential Photovoltaic Systems Now Adding Measurable Home Appraisal Value
Consider the most popular home improvement projects that a homeowner might complete...
“Why Don’t My Solar Panels Work When the Power Goes Out?”
People often assume that solar panels will power their house if the...
posted Thursday, January 28, 2016
Tesla Powerwall – Emergency Battery Backup Power or Night-time Solar Power?
I recently spoke to a homeowner who is planning to install (9)...
posted Sunday, January 24, 2016
Micro-inverters VS String inverters
The inverter is the part of the solar system that converts direct...
posted Friday, January 22, 2016
Eco Friendly Homes Under $20k!
Check out these super cheap, eco-friendly homes for under $20,000! If only...
posted Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Climate Change and Global Warming
Global warming, which is the increase in the earth’s temperature due to...
Tax Credits Extended for Renewable Energy
A tax credit that was commercially and residentially available to the public...
posted Monday, December 14, 2015
The Benefits Of Solar Power
These days, so many people are switching to solar energy to power...
posted Wednesday, December 9, 2015
The Massive Growth Of Solar Energy & What It’s Used For Today
On an explosive growth trajectory, the total amount of solar installed in...
posted Thursday, November 26, 2015
The History of Solar Power
Solar power isn’t new at all. It’s was discovered a long time...
PV Solar Is Simple
Solar energy and production is becoming such a more familiar household topic...
posted Saturday, October 31, 2015
What Makes Solar Panels Different?
If you’re in the market for solar panels on your home or...
