There are many benefits of installing an energy storage system along with your solar system. An energy storage system allows you to store excess energy for use when your panels aren’t producing, you don’t want to pay for peak grid usage hours, or as a safeguard in case of a power outage. When deciding whether or not to install an …
Microinverters and String Inverters: What’s the Difference?
Solar panels are made of several different components, one of the most important and complex being the inverter. Solar inverters are responsible for converting the direct current (DC) energy harvested from sunlight into alternating current (AC) so that this electricity can be used by appliances and devices in your home. As solar technology continues to evolve, so too has inverter …
How to Store Solar Energy
An important thing to consider before installing solar is how you will store your solar energy. Solar panels provide tons of benefits, such as reducing or eliminating energy bills and providing a clean source of energy. However, it’s worth noting that your solar panels only work during daylight hours when sunlight is available and harvested to create energy to power …
How many solar panels do I need to offset my PG&E bill?
This blog has been updated to include important information about some proposed changes to regulations for home stems. One of the primary reasons people install solar panels is to save money. More specifically, people are looking to off-set their monthly PG&E bill. However, a new Net Energy Metering policy (NEM 3.0) could significantly increase the overall cost of installing solar …
No Payments Until 2023!
We know there are many options for a homeowner to purchase a solar energy system. At A.M. Sun Solar we do everything we can to come up with an energy solution that works for you. It is a big decision to make, and it is important to note that switching to solar should not cost more than your electricity bill. …
Save Money On Your Summer Bills!
PG&E customers continue to see rising rates in California. Are you ready for your summer electric bills? Electricity prices are continuing to increase in California, and it’s not looking like that will change anytime soon. With a consistent increase of about 3% each year over the past decade, it has left many people wondering what they can do to make …
