You’ve made the jump to solar, but now you’re wondering how best to maintain your panels. Or maybe you’re considering going solar but worry the upkeep will be too much of a hassle. Either way, we have some good news! Unlike cars and homes, solar panels require very little maintenance to perform well. Here are some simple steps you can …
Should I Buy or Lease Solar Panels?
The decision to buy or lease solar panels all comes down to your current living situation and financial goals. At A.M. Sun Solar, we offer options for everyone’s needs and budgets. The three choices we’ll look at today are buying, leasing, and purchasing power through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Benefits of buying your solar panels – You will own …
How Much Power Will My Solar Panels Generate?
Are you interested in getting solar panels installed, but worried they won’t generate enough energy to meet your needs? Don’t worry! The team at A.M. Sun Solar is here to answer your questions and provide you with a customized solar solution. In 2020, the average home in the United States used 10,715 kilowatthours (kWh). Most solar systems on the market …
Do Solar Panels Work in the Winter?
When people hear the words “solar panels,” they tend to think of hot, sunny days at the peak of summer. But what happens to those energy-grabbing panels during colder months? Can they still power your home when it’s raining or snowing outside? Yes! Here’s a rundown of how winter weather can impact your solar panels and ways A.M. Sun Solar …
Battery Basics for Energy Storage Systems
There are many benefits of installing an energy storage system along with your solar system. An energy storage system allows you to store excess energy for use when your panels aren’t producing, you don’t want to pay for peak grid usage hours, or as a safeguard in case of a power outage. When deciding whether or not to install an …
Microinverters and String Inverters: What’s the Difference?
Solar panels are made of several different components, one of the most important and complex being the inverter. Solar inverters are responsible for converting the direct current (DC) energy harvested from sunlight into alternating current (AC) so that this electricity can be used by appliances and devices in your home. As solar technology continues to evolve, so too has inverter …
