Tag: Residential Solar
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ADT exits the residential solar business
The residential solar market is a tough business. For as much as we discuss “product diversification” and the smart / all-electric home ecosystem of the future, the present is uncertain. Case in point: ADT Inc. announced it will be exiting its residential solar business, and refocusing on its core security and smart home business. “The……
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Solar Insure debuts longer-term home solar warranty coverage
Stranded assets and warranty coverage confusion are consistent problems in home solar. Solar Insure launched its new SolarDetect Program — a longer term warranty product included in the solar sales process — to help protect homeowners and installers. “Our SolarDetect product was designed to cover the lifetime of a owner’s solar,” said Ara Agopian, Founder……
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Top takeaways and tidbits from Intersolar 2024
Intersolar North America continues to be my personal favorite solar industry conference. For one, the setting and timing is great (San Diego in winter > anywhere). The news and email flood isn’t as overwhelming as the main RE+ conference — but it’s not devoid of news either. In fact, a few tidbits and innovations I……
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Summit Energy finishes first Solstice solar shingle install
The Peak Roofing division of Summit Energy, a premier solar installer in the Northeast, just installed its first Solstice Solar Shingle System from CertainTeed. The Solstice Shingle System combines solar energy production into a low-profile roofing system that is aesthetically similar to asphalt shingles. “Homeowners who have been reluctant to adopt solar due to the……
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Connecticut doubles upfront incentive to install home energy storage
The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) recently announced updates to the Energy Storage Solutions program to increase accessibility and adoption by residential customers in Connecticut. Residential customers can now receive up to $16,000 in upfront incentives, an increase from the previous maximum incentive of $7,500. For customers that qualify as low-income, the upfront incentive……