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Find a NABCEP Installer

Here is NABCEP’s list of certified solar installers, listed in this article

11/19/2016 8:09 pm

Is Your Home Suitable For Solar?

You’ve probably heard that solar power is clean and green, but can it be installed on your house? In the infographic below we summarized what you need to understand before installing a photovoltaic system on your house.

11/19/2016 8:09 pm

Weight Ratings of Roof Mountings

Weight Ratings of Roof Mountings. Are there industry standards? What are they?

3/2/2017 12:16 pm

Fire Ratings Racking to Modules

Fire Ratings Racking to Modules. How are modules rated vs how inverters are rated. What is type 1 and class A, B, or C fire ratings.

3/2/2017 12:13 pm

System Sizing In Southern Maine

Power Output vs System Size What about somewhere like southern maine? Im sizing microinverters for a given panel type. Is 125% panel/inverter really the optimal?

3/1/2017 4:47 pm

Power Output vs System Size

Power Output vs System Size If you have a 4kW system how much power can you expect to produce?

3/1/2017 4:07 pm

What are the dimensions of each solar panel?

What are the dimensions of each solar panel? Each module has its own shape and size. Generally speaking, 60 cell modules are about the same size, and 72 cell modules are the same size.

3/28/2017 8:49 am

String Inverter Communication Options

String Inverter Communication Options - How do the data manger and data logger interact with a system of multiple inverters? How many data managers are needed per inverter?

3/21/2017 5:24 pm

What are solar panels made out of?

What are solar panels made out of? Solar panels, solar modules, or otherwise known as PV cells, are made primarily out of silicon cells. The cell structure can differ, with Mono-Crystalline and Poly-Crystalline being the most popular options, which are what we at Renvu offer.

4/6/2017 1:23 pm

Nevada Net Metering : Nevada Solar News on Net Metering Policy

Solar net metering returned to Nevada in June. The industry response will be a good exercise in how to recover from policy losses.

8/8/2017 3:04 pm

Building a solar system: how to decide on an inverter

Which is more efficient, a string inverter, micro-inverter, or optimizer systems?

2/10/2017 10:16 am

Building a solar system: How much does monitoring cost?

Residential Solar Monitoring - No monthly cost! So what's available? How do the systems compare?

2/13/2017 3:46 pm

What do I need to do to get a quote on a system?

Take a look at our free Solar Kit Guide design tool.

5/17/2019 10:01 am

What Does NABCEP Stand For?

NABCEP stands for North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. It is a recognized national certification organization for professionals in the field of renewable energy, providing credentials for skilled professionals.

8/22/2018 11:18 am

Can solar panels be shipped parcel ground? It is less than freight west coast. Any issues with parcel ground?

Can solar panels be shipped parcel ground? The simple answer is: no.

7/2/2018 2:36 pm

What does the mm size on the panels mean?

What does the mm size on the panels mean?

7/7/2017 11:16 am

Combining Microinverters On One String

What is the maximum number of enphase m215 and s280s that fit on one string?

5/3/2017 4:49 pm

Rail Grounding : Grounding Need Per Rail?

Grounding Need Per Rail?

5/3/2017 5:00 pm

LG AC Panel Accessories

LG AC Panel Accessories - monitoring and cables

5/12/2017 10:52 am

Homeowner’s Guide to the Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics

This guide provides an overview of the federal investment tax credit for those interested in residential solar photovoltaics, or PV.

9/23/2020 4:52 pm

Guide to the Federal Investment Tax Credit for Commercial Solar Photovoltaics

This guide provides an overview of the federal investment tax credit for those interested in residential solar photovoltaics, or PV.

9/23/2020 4:59 pm

Increase your Home Resale Value with Solar Power

Installing a PV system can safely supply energy to your home. When it comes to selling your house it can increase the overall value of your property.

8/10/2020 4:40 pm

Can a solar system can be put on a hardy outdoor wood heater?

Generally speaking, solar modules can be put on just about anything. However, the silicon cells which converter solar radiation into electrons are heat sensitive.

7/28/2017 5:42 pm

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need?

"How many solar panels do I need?" and "How many solar panels to power...?" are common questions we get among homeowners looking into having a solar powered house of their own.

4/5/2017 2:24 pm