Mastering Solar Industry Terminology: A Comprehensive Guide Welcome to Supreme Solar’s blog! As a leading solar company, we believe in empowering our customers and employees with knowledge about solar energy. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the essential terms and vocabulary used in the solar industry. By understanding these key concepts, you will…
During a power outage, it’s important to prioritize the appliances and electrical loads that are necessary for safety and basic needs. Some appliances and loads that you may want to consider backing up with a generator or other backup power source during a power outage include: Refrigerator: A refrigerator is essential for preserving food…
Solar Billing Explained Learn how to read your energy statement In addition to your monthly energy charges, each energy statement includes the following account information: ✔ Your account number, statement date and due date. ✔ An account summary of details on your payments and charges. ✔ A monthly billing history graph that charts your energy…
NEM 3.0: Key Takeaways As you may know, the California Public Utilities Commission is implementing a new policy called NEM 3.0 (Net Energy Metering). This new policy will change the way that homeowners with solar panels are compensated for the excess energy they produce. Below are 5 important things to know about the upcoming changes. …
The short answer is yes, solar panels work on cloudy days. Solar photovoltaic (PV) cells will still generate energy even when light is partially blocked or reflected by clouds. But there are a few things to consider when determining how much energy your panels can produce on those particularly overcast days. IS DIRECT SUNLIGHT REQUIRED…
Solar panels require sunlight to generate electricity, so the simple answer is no, they don’t work at night. Most of the confusion about solar panels working at night is related to solar storage and using a backup power supply during the night. We’ll go over how solar panels are still worth the investment through net…
PG&E Electricity Rates on the Rise If you live in Fresno, you likely have noticed the cost of electricity keeps going up. PG&E increased their rates in January of this year, and then again just recently. This year alone, rates have increased by 22%. There are several contributing factors that play into why your bill…
One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners thinking about going solar is: “Will I still get a bill from the utility company after I install solar?” The answer is no—not if your solar system is sized properly. That’s especially true under California’s NEM 3.0 policy, which has changed the way solar customers…
5 Reasons People Don’t Buy Solar 1. People fear what they don’t know Education is key! However, the amount of information about things like how solar works, if you’re home is a good fit, installation, warranties, maintenance & more, makes it easy for people to get overwhelmed and/or confused. This is why we take an…
Financial Benefits of Going Solar in California In this video we review the financial benefits of going solar in California, what the new June 1st PG&E electricity rates are, and why everyone is deciding to make the switch to solar power! GO SOLAR. GO SUPREME. Break the grip of greedy utilities and power your home…