Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)

RPS

Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) are used across the globe to achieve reducing reliance on fossil fuels. But what exactly are RPS, and how do they work? What is a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)? An RPS is a policy that mandates electricity providers to source a specific percentage of their electricity from renewable sources like wind, […]

Lithium-ion solar batteries for home

Tesla

Homeowners use lithium-ion solar batteries for energy storage in their homes. It is because of their long life and minimal maintenance requirements. Lithium solar batteries cost between $12,000 and $20,000 to install. The battery can store excess solar energy. It will be used wherever when paired with solar panels. How do lithium-ion batteries work as […]

NEM 3.0 Why battery storage is so important

NEM 3.0

Net energy metering (NEM) is a practice in which utilities credit you for the excess electricity generated by your solar panels, that is then sold back to benefit others on the electricity grid. You can use upon these credits when your panels don’t produce enough electricity to match your use. It results in substantially lower […]

Lifespan of solar panels

solar panels

Solar panels offer homeowners a great way to reduce their carbon footprint. Most photovoltaic solar panels to last 25 years before they degrade. Most solar panel companies will provide a standard 25-year warranty for the expected life expectancy of the solar panels. What is ‘solar panel degradation rate’? Over time, solar panels lose their ability to […]

The pros and cons of solar energy

solar Pros

We compiled a comprehensive list to help you understand the pros and cons of solar energy in 2024. Figuring out if solar panels are right for your home can be daunting. If you’re looking to install solar panels, you’ll come across a wide range of information listing out all the good (and bad) that solar […]

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