It’s been there for as long as anyone can remember. It’s free and is unlikely to disappear anytime soon. Our age-old friend, the Sun. But surprisingly, it has only become popular as an energy source in recent years. The Times They Are A-changin’ The volatility of the oil supply industry and fragility of the politics and economics surrounding it have …
The Great News about Solar Water Heating
Have you heard? It’s becoming more common for homeowners in your area to reduce their utility costs every month by switching to solar-powered water heating systems. Solar-powered energy generation systems are nothing new. Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels have been around for decades. But solar water heating is different. This technology makes use of the thermal energy of the sun, as …
Where is the solar industry going? An outlook for the rest of 2020 and beyond
Renewable energy has revolutionized the way we produce electricity for both consumer and industrial use. Among the fastest-growing forms of renewable energy, solar power continues its ‘hockey stick’ growth as we round the corner into the second half of 2020. This has many industry analysts wondering what the near-term future of solar power looks like. Will things continue according to …
What is CDMA-Based Inverter Monitoring?
It’s safe to say that renewable energy has become a massive technological breakthrough. Specifically, solar power has officially revolutionized how we use electricity. With the added volume of solar panels that has made its way to the rooftops of homes and businesses throughout America, technology has had to keep up by providing effective methods of monitoring of all of these …
An Overview of Solar Pool Heating Systems
Did you know that you can put the laws of physics to work for you to heat your swimming pool effectively, reliably, and for free? It’s true. By harnessing the thermal energy that is emitted by the sun, you can enjoy your swimming pool for more months out of the year, giving you yet more return on the swimming pool …
All about Solar PV Kits
Everything you ever wanted to know about solar photovoltaic kits is here, in this blog post. Ok, well, maybe not *everything*, but there’s enough to get you started if you’re new to the world of residential solar power. By getting acquainted with what comes in a PV kit, you can start your journey on the path to energy independence made …
What Is a LeverEdge Energy Assessment?
One of the most common questions we get from new customers interested in solar power is this: “How much money can I save on my electricity bill every month by installing solar panels?” We thought we’d dedicate this week’s post to addressing this question and talking about the value of an Energy Assessment from the professionals at the LeverEdge. …
What is Solar PV Monitoring, and Why Does It Matter?
Residential and commercial solar power systems are very complex, highly sophisticated feats of engineering and design. At the LeverEdge, we’ve been involved in hundreds of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects that have provided our customers with ongoing energy cost reduction and increased independence from grid-sourced electricity. Among these projects, one of the most important features for reliability and operational transparency is …
The 3 Requirements for Every Solar Power System
No matter where a PV solar power system is installed—on a roof or standalone—there are three key component groups that are required. If any of these components is poor in quality or installed incorrectly, the entire solar power system can be compromised. At the LeverEdge, we’ve evaluated the highest-quality solar power equipment currently available on the market today, and …
Summer’s Coming; It’s Time for Solar!
With the long summer days comes a glut of sunshine, and that’s great news for people who have installed solar panels onto their homes or commercial buildings. This is a great opportunity for distribution partners to be talking about the solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions available from the LeverEdge. With the all-in-one, ‘kitted’ solar power systems from the LeverEdge, energy savings …