Category: Residential Solar

Southern California recently experienced a series of major earthquakes – one of them as high as a 7.1 magnitude. Earthquakes are not a rarity in California. Along with wildfires, earthquakes are a nearly constant threat, and yet most people are...

Whether you are already the proud owner of a solar system on your home – or you are just considering going solar – it is worth putting some serious thought into adding a home battery to pair up or accompany...

By now most homeowners and businesses are familiar with solar panels and the cost-saving and environmental benefits they offer. But, unfortunately, many are under the assumption that solar panel systems are too expensive and only the wealthy can afford them....

Over the last few years, there has been a steady surge in costs for San Diego Gas & Electric customers, with the biggest year-over-year increase taking place this year at a near 11% jump. According to SDG&E, the average customer...

Are solar panels right for your home? How much can you save on your electricity bill? What are your solar purchasing options? At Solar Optimum, we understand your questions, and we want to help you find the best answers by...

Dipping in those beautiful backyard swimming pools has been part of California’s lifestyle for decades. According to Metrostudy, there are 1.18 million residential swimming pools in California.[1] Due to California’s warm climate, homeowners typically experience high electricity usage levels in...

Solar Optimum has been certified to carry and install Tesla’s Powerwall battery product for residential and commercial businesses.Solar Optimum is now a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, which means we can offer and install Powerwall, a revolutionary battery storage innovation.  Powerwall...

A recent report by CNBC says that people choose solar panels because it saves money. The person they interviewed, Pat Kennell, is a retired police officer in Stony Point, New York. Due to his installation of solar panels on his...