We wanted to reach out today and assure you that we are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely with focus on its impact on our clients, team and community. We want to assure you that Solar Electric Texas is prepared and will fully support you through the next few weeks as the situation evolves. Your Safety is Front of Mind Yes, we are still open! Our hours are going to remain the same during this time as well. We are now […]
Continue ReadingAs installation prices fall and usage surges, solar energy is becoming one of the most rapidly expanding renewable energies being adopted in homes worldwide. A primary motivating factor for homeowners who install solar panels — besides lower electric bills — is often an environmental one. Solar energy is much more kind to the environment than more traditional energy sources like fossil fuels or coal, but there are still a few negative consequences. The good: minimizing your carbon footprint Solar and […]
Continue ReadingFinding energy efficient ways of generating power is becoming more and more important, with the growing threat of global warming and climate change. Converting sunlight energy into electricity is an effective way of generating power and is used in many industries including technology, architecture and even fashion. We often see solar panels on the outside of houses but because solar power can be costly, we rarely see solar panels used elsewhere. To show you just how versatile solar energy is, […]
Continue ReadingThere are three main solar power inverter types for residential solar power. They are string, micro-inverter and power optimizer. All of them convert the DC power that your panels produce, to AC power that your house uses. Each type has their own set of strengths and drawbacks, but which is best? Let’s go over the pros and cons of each inverter type individually to see which is best for you. String Inverter String inverters are the most common type of […]
Continue ReadingHow does the CPS solar rebate work in San Antonio? The utility company in San Antonio, CPS Utilities, offers a rebate to homeowners installing solar power on their house at a current rate of $.60 per watt. This rebate is only available to homeowners who purchase their system, not to those leasing from a third party. According to the CPS website “CPS Energy has allocated additional $15M in solar rebates starting April 19, 2017. The funds are allocated $9M […]
Continue ReadingGround-Mount Versus Roof-Mount Racking: What’s the Best Way to Mount My Solar Panels? Now that you have picked your solar panels, the next thing is to decide how you are going to mount it. Of course, this should be based on various factors, such as budget, space, and energy needs. You have two options when it comes to mounting your solar panels: ground-mount and roof-mount systems. Ground-mounts systems are built at ground level, while roof-mount systems affix to brackets on […]
Continue ReadingAs solar panels have become more advanced and accessible to home owners in San Antonio, El Paso and Austin Texas, we’ve started adopting them into our everyday lives. Gadgets like portable solar panel cell phone chargers and solar powered exterior lights are now commonly used. However, solar panels to power aren’t quite as easy to quickly pick up. Since solar panels are often a larger investment, potential users can often be skeptical and believe some of the various myths around […]
Continue ReadingAccording to a recent report by the Environment Texas Research and Policy Center, solar energy capacity increased in San Antonio by 37% in 2017, resulting in the city now being ranked 6th highest in the United States. With such an abundance of natural sunlight, it’s no wonder that everyone is jumping on board the solar bandwagon. After all, a solar energy system can dramatically reduce your power bill, lower your personal carbon emissions and offer a greater level of energy […]
Continue ReadingNeedless to say, Texas weather can be brutal, especially in the spring, and summer and occasionally in the fall…but the winters are nice..unless it ices. So reality check, weather in Texas is rough, it’s hot in the summer, late summer/fall can send hurricanes spinning at us, winter ice storms are not uncommon and of course spring storms can produce torrential flooding and and hail storms. What about hail and solar panels, if you have a solar system in place, you […]
Continue ReadingEvery year you hear the old phrase “it’s time to do a spring cleaning”. Spring cleaning could mean anything from cleaning out a basement or attic, opening the blinds and letting t he sunshine in, or possibly it could mean it’s time for a spring cleaning of your solar panels. Spring cleaning solar panels may sound new and different…or maybe not, it entirely depends on where you live, rainfall, tree debris and other natural causes as to why it may […]
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