Tag: Residential Solar
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Home solar prices decreased in 2023, and more insights from EnergySage Marketplace Report
Home solar installations slowed in 2023, but per Watt prices decreased for the first time since 2021, according to the 18th EnergySage Intel Solar & Storage Marketplace Report. This semiannual report analyzes millions of homeowner shopping transactions on EnergySage.com from January 2023 through December 2023 for solar panels, inverters, batteries, and more from solar companies……
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Sunrun partners with Lowe’s, will be featured in 430 store locations
Sunrun announced a new partnership with Lowe’s Companies, Inc. today to sell its solar + storage products and services from 430 Lowe’s store locations across the country. “We are excited to offer Lowe’s shoppers a clean, affordable way to power their homes, one that provides energy independence and resilience against climate events and rising utility costs,” said……
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Lumin focused on utility grid services in new Edge platform rollout
Energy management tech provider Lumin is rolling out a new version of its Lumin Edge residential load control platform this year that will have more grid services capabilities, such as higher resolution, behind-the-meter analytics, and advanced demand-side management tools. Lumin already offers a variety of home energy control devices, up to a smart electric panel….…
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PG&E rate hikes improve home solar ROI under NEM 3
As the fight over California’s NEM 3 continues, with one California politician launching an effort to repeal it, PG&E brought value back to solar PV the old fashioned way with a rate hike. At the start of the year, PG&E started charging 13% more for power to fund undergrounding power lines and other wildfire mitigation……
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How new solar mounts reduce install risks and roof time
The lack of certified / qualified solar installers is a big storyline in the industry. As more training and apprenticeship programs ramp up, established solar companies can also ease solar installations for installers of all skill levels with newer mounting systems. Many rooftop mounting manufacturers have enhanced their product lines in ways that make installation……