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posted Thursday, January 11, 2024
Navigating Homeowners Associations and Solar Access in Florida: A Guide to the Sunshine State’s Solar Rights
Florida, the Sunshine State, is not only known for its beautiful beaches...
posted Friday, July 8, 2022
Want To Feel Free From Utility Bills?
If you want a long-term solution to save money and save the...
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 Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Is It Really Worth It to ‘Go Solar’ in 2020?
It seems like every solar power company on the planet has some...
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 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 Friday, January 24, 2020
How Solar Can Lower Electricity Bills with Low or No Upfront Costs
Solar power generation systems have become increasingly less expensive to purchase and...
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 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 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 Friday, January 4, 2019
Solar Panels in the Winter
As the world seems to be leaning more and more toward converting...
posted Thursday, December 27, 2018
Good Reasons to Use Solar Power in 2019
A lot of people are still asking themselves why do so many...
posted Monday, December 10, 2018
Solar Batteries for Home Use
The technology for energy storage has been around for several decades now,...
posted Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Save Time and Money with Solar Holiday Decorations
Are you the type of person that loves the holidays and loves...
posted Thursday, November 15, 2018
Different Types of Solar Water Heater Systems
When it comes to heating up your water, a water heater does...
posted Friday, November 9, 2018
Outdoor Solar Lighting Ideas
Outdoor solar lighting doesn’t always have to be just for night lighting...
posted Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Some Great Solar Powered Gadgets for Your Home
The average electric bill for most residences in the US is around...
posted Tuesday, October 16, 2018
The Benefits of Using Solar Water Heaters
There are numerous benefits to using solar water heaters. Of course one...
posted Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Solar Power Can Increase Home Value
A new research just recently came out by the US Department of...
posted Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Converting Your Home to “Passive” Solar Heating
Most homes today in this country, are heated either with electricity or...
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 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 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...
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 Tuesday, January 9, 2018
3 Lesser-Known Facts about Solar Energy
The more you know about the technology that is a part of...
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 Tuesday, November 28, 2017
FPL Teams Up with Audubon Florida to Support Wildlife
Commercial-scale solar power development has come a long way. When comparing it...
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 Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Service-Level Voltage Regulation – Grid of the Future?
When power is generated by any large-scale source like a nuclear generator,...
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 Monday, July 3, 2017
What is an Energy Assessment?
Residential homes and commercial properties alike both have structural features and uses...
posted Thursday, June 8, 2017
How Solar Benefits the Community Ecosystem
A community can come to rely on each other in the same...
posted Thursday, May 25, 2017
The Dual Function of Tesla’s Powerwall
After years of research and development, the Tesla Powerwall is here. This...
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 Monday, January 9, 2017
What’s the Skinny on Solar Panel Warranties?
When it comes to the design, installation and ongoing maintenance of your...
posted Saturday, December 31, 2016
Multiple Solar Attic Fans for Your Home
When you think about installing a fan in your attic, you may...
posted Saturday, December 17, 2016
Can I String Christmas Lights with My Solar Panels?
When it’s holiday time, our thoughts turn to spending time with loved...
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 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 Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Saving with Solar – An Example
Maybe one day while mowing the lawn, you looked over at your...
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 Saturday, June 11, 2016
Do Solar Panels Compromise Building Integrity?
If you’re an owner of a building that is being considered for...
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, April 28, 2016
A Primer on Solar Attic Fans
Solar power is now being harnessed in many creative ways, from solar-heated...
posted Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Is Solar Right for Your Home?
Single family homes. Ranch-style houses. Duplexes. Triplexes. Townhomes. …with so many different...
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 Friday, February 12, 2016
Presidential Perspectives on Solar Power
The 2016 presidential race is in full swing and all the candidates...
posted Thursday, February 11, 2016
“Solarize” Trend Comes to Camino Gardens
There’s a wave of cooperative solar power programs that is currently sweeping...
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...
posted Friday, January 29, 2016
New Solar Panel Factory in Riviera Beach, FL!
Today I toured the new solar panel manufacturing plant at SolarTech Universal,...
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 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
Tax Credits Extended for Renewable Energy
A tax credit that was commercially and residentially available to the public...
posted Thursday, December 17, 2015
30% Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to be Extended
The 30% solar power tax credit, which was set to expire December...
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 Saturday, October 31, 2015
What Makes Solar Panels Different?
If you’re in the market for solar panels on your home or...
posted Monday, August 3, 2015
Net Metering
What is Net Metering and How Does it Work? Net metering is...
Solar 30% Federal Tax Credit
30% Federal Tax Credit Details The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a...
