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How to Decipher Your Energy Bill with Solar

A new commercial solar installation also means a different look for your utility bills. Commercial and industrial solar in California can provide a variety of savings, but organizations should prepare for a closer look at how they will be using electricity....

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How to Maintain a Productive Solar Energy Installation

A key part of any solar installation – especially larger commercial and industrial solar in California – is upkeep and maintenance. Commercial solar panel maintenance can help ensure that the installation stays efficient, and that any potential issues are quickly...

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Benefits of Solar Energy for California Schools

Commercial solar energy solutions in California can span many different industries and offer a variety of unique benefits depending on the owner. However, there is one niche where solar benefits have just begun to be realized – the public school system. Commercial...

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How California’s LCFS Credits Are Generated

Those new to the world of renewable energy, especially commercial and industrial solar in California, can feel a little overwhelmed at the many types of energy credits, incentives, rebates, and programs – and how they all fit together. Today, we’re going to shed...

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7 Benefits of Commercial Solar Carports

One application of solar panels we’ve seen grow into a popular trend are “solar carports,” or solar systems that take advantage of the large amount of space over a parking lot or parking building, generally unused and ideal for absorbing solar energy. Unlike...

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Calculating the ROI on Agricultural Solar Energy

One of the fastest growing commercial solar energy solutions in California is agricultural-based solar installations, or large solar systems installed on farmland, either on unused lots or directly over crops. Farmland tends to be well-positioned to generate a...

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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Utility-Scale Solar

Utility-scale solar energy systems are large commercial solar installations designed to support the electric grid as well as the host’s own facilities. As installation costs grow more affordable, more eyes are turning to utility-scale projects as potential...

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5 Best Financing Options for Commercial Solar Energy

Significant solar installations require the proper financial strategy: Fortunately, several versatile options have been created and formalized in the solar industry to help provide planning options for large commercial solar energy projects. Let’s take a look at...

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Best Batteries for Solar Energy Storage

The core of a solar storage system is the battery array that takes excess charge and contains it for later use, or distribution across the electric grid. There are several options for the type of battery used in systems like this, each with its own advantages and...

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