Author: Solar Optimum

A lot has been said about the benefits of solar energy. Switching to solar power has many advantages, especially in a solar-friendly state like Nevada. However, going solar is not without a few drawbacks. Before taking the plunge, it’s important...

In recent years, Florida’s solar potential has surged. The Sunshine State is now number one in the nation for residential solar roof installations. In the first half of 2023 alone, Florida connected 2,499 megawatts of solar-generation capacity to the grid,...

If you’ve made home additions such as installing a pool, adding a heat pump, buying an electric vehicle or shifting to remote work, you need a solar panel system that will match your increased energy demands. Since your energy needs...

Choosing the right solar installer is an important decision. The quality and expertise of the installer will have a huge impact on the performance and longevity of your solar system. However, with the many options available, making the right choice...

Solar panels do not last forever. Over their lifetime, all solar panels gradually degrade, meaning that their power production and efficiency decline. Before investing in solar, you will want to know your potential return on investment. Fortunately, taking certain steps...

A solar power purchase agreement (PPA) is one of the most affordable ways to take advantage of solar energy. In this arrangement, a solar energy company agrees to install panels on your property and you purchase the solar energy generated...

Modern solar panels are designed to handle high temperatures. Florida’s warm and humid climate can significantly raise operating temperatures for solar panels but doesn’t necessarily make it too hot for solar panels.  While excessive heat can lower the panels’ efficiency,...

Selling a Nevada home with solar panels is a little different from selling one without. This is because you’d want to recoup the money you spent installing a solar energy system while ensuring potential buyers don’t feel like they are...

A solar power purchase agreement (PPA) is a fast way to go solar without hurting your budget. It’s essentially a means of renting clean energy without large up-front costs. Unlike solar leasing, another common solar financing option, the solar company...