Posted on: December 6, 2022 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

How solar power can increase your commercial property value

It is simple to list the many benefits of solar energy for businesses, but it cannot be easy to quantify their value. One example is the impact on property values. A building with high-quality panels for commercial properties is likely more valuable than one that uses fossil fuel-generated electricity. However, it can take time to determine precisely how much. This article might help you to justify the price of commercial-solar panels if the property value is…

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Posted on: December 6, 2022 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Five Solar-Powered Homes that Stood Out 

Homeowners have chosen SunPower solar solutions for more than 35 years. There are many reasons why our elegant solar arrays have attracted attention. SunPower panels are made for durability. They feature specially designed cells and are supported by a solid copper foundation. The result is a unique, light-trapping surface that makes solar panels extraordinarily efficient and gives homeowners the desired aesthetic look. While COVID-19 has made many changes to installing solar panels, our vast dealer network has…

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Posted on: December 6, 2022 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Is it challenging to transfer a solar lease?” (And other common questions about buying a home with solar energy.)

Anybody in the market to buy a home will tell you that searching for the right property can be both thrilling and nerve-racking. There are many things to consider, including location, school district, lot size, HOA fees, property taxes, and HOA fees. What if the unicorn of a house you are looking for turns up in your search results? Does it have solar? What if the lease is solar? This…

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Posted on: December 6, 2022 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

How to live every day like Earth Day

Climate change is a reality in our day. It doesn’t matter if you are experiencing the effects of wildfires along the west coast, torrential hurricanes east, or extreme winter conditions south; fossil fuels have devastating consequences. There are ways to reduce the harm done and make our planet healthier. It starts at home with daily habits. Reduce Waste Many homeowners have taken small steps to reduce their waste. Reusable items can reduce waste by providing your home…

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Posted on: December 6, 2022 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Which direction is best for solar panels?

There was only one direction that solar panels should be pointed in the past. It was the direction of the Northern Hemisphere. South-facing solar panels can capture more sunlight and produce more solar energy because the sun is directly above the Equator most of the day. Each house is unique and has its orientation to sunlight. Every solar installation will present its challenges and opportunities. It is essential to place solar panels so that…

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Posted on: December 6, 2022 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Solar Acceleration Can’t-Wait

SunPower has made many essential steps to grow its business and provide excellent customer experiences in the last year. These include spinning our manufacturing arm, enhancing SunVault energy storage, and introducing new services such as EV charging. We need to transform the way we power our world. These thoughtful actions were taken. In that spirit, I’m pleased to announce the latest evolution of SunPower: Today, we announced that SunPower acquired Blue Raven Solar.…

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Posted on: August 26, 2022 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Volvo’s Electric Vehicles Reduce Carbon Footprint in the Solar Supply Chain

It is a fact. Every thing has a carbon footprint. Even green energy solutions such as solar panel have some carbon emissions on the way to their customers’ homes or businesses. SunPower is proud to offer clean energy solutions that reduce carbon over the long-term, but in order to exercise environmental responsibility we must also consider the entire journey of our products. The U.S.’s largest source of greenhouse gases is transportation, and its dependence on it is…

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Posted on: August 26, 2022 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

SunPower Solar Storage System – Treat Yourself this Holiday Season

Holidays are a great time but also bring with them the severe weather of winter months. Even states with mild climates may be subject to unexpectedly severe winter storms like the one that Texas suffered last February. Winter Storm Uri knocked out most of the state’s power grid abruptly for a week. was then forced to suffer a series of devastating rolling blackouts. Homeowners worry about blackouts and outages. SunPower conducted a national survey among 1,500…

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Posted on: July 15, 2022 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Solar + Storage Offers Energy Independence and Freedom

Wildfire activity and public safety shutoffs are becoming more common in California and Oregon. Hurricanes continue their destruction of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. And then there was the winter storm earlier this season turned Texas upside down. The past years have demonstrated that climate change is a serious concern. These extreme weather phenomena have reshaped the way people approach their energy consumption. More homeowners are looking at ways to change their relationship with utility companies, whether…

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Posted on: July 15, 2022 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

How does solar Storage work?

Technological innovations constantly improve the service that solar customers receive. SunPower’s SunVault (TM) storage system is one example of the many innovations in solar Storage that have been made to simplify homeowners’ lives. The storage component of a household solar system is essential. It uses solar cells to capture solar energy and convert it into electricity. The inverter converts that energy into the correct current to power a house. Many believe that solar-powered homes can be…

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