by admin | Jan 21, 2014 | Blog, Sunline Energy News & Information
There are a million and one different reasons for installing solar panels on your property. But “savings” usually tops the list for most homeowners and businesses. So how much can solar panels actually save you every month? Well, it depends on what you’re trying to...
by admin | Jan 20, 2014 | Blog
You’re in the market for a commercial or residential solar photovoltaic (PV) installation. But how much are solar panels to buy (including all parts and labor)? Well, in San Diego (and in California in general), residential solar installations average about $10,000 –...
by admin | Jan 17, 2014 | Blog, San Diego Solar
If you follow this blog regularly, you already know that San Diego solar energy has its fair share of opponents. Utility companies are fighting tooth and nail to make it harder for environmentally (and financially) conscious homeowners to install panels on their...
by admin | Jan 15, 2014 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Sunline Energy News & Information
Maybe it’s the geek in me, but I love cool statistics. Especially stats directly related to green and clean. Here’s an amazing fact that I still can’t get my head around completely: It took California more than 30 years to install 1,000 MW of solar capacity. We’re...
by admin | Jan 9, 2014 | Blog, Solar Energy News
Although we’ve blogged about this several times before, it remains one of the most popular questions we receive. It’s also one of the most difficult to answer. Let’s review why. If you live in San Diego long enough, you come to realize that “average” home size is a...
by admin | Jan 8, 2014 | Blog, Sunline Energy News & Information
For more than a century, utility companies have enjoyed a pretty sweet deal. They’ve monopolized the power industry, charging ever-increasing rates for residential and commercial power. And there wasn’t anything the rest of us could do about it. If we wanted our...
by admin | Jan 6, 2014 | Blog
If you live in San Diego County, how large a solar PV installation do you actually need for your home? This is not really a San Diego-specific question. Nationwide, prospective solar customers are asking the same thing. They want to know (in advance) what size solar...
by admin | Dec 20, 2013 | Blog, Sunline Energy News & Information
In early December, solar experts and professionals from across the country descended on San Diego for Green Tech Media’s US Solar Market Insight conference. One of the key topics of the event was whether larger solar energy companies will eventually beat out the small...
by admin | Dec 19, 2013 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar
Every day, our inboxes get flooded with solar-related questions of all kinds. By far, the most popular question is “how much does a solar installation cost in San Diego County?” This is one of the hardest and most enjoyable questions to answer. It’s hard to answer for...
by admin | Dec 18, 2013 | Blog
One of the fantastic things about installing solar panels is that they deliver clean energy from a 100% free power source – the sun. Now – to be fair, installing the panels isn’t free. You’ve got to pay for the parts and labor. And in sunny region like San Diego,...
by admin | Dec 17, 2013 | Blog
At Sunline Energy, we’re huge supporters of San Diego’s net metering program. And we’re thrilled that this awesome incentive has been extended for the next couple of years. Why do we like this program so much? Imagine the following 3 scenarios: You come home from a...
by admin | Dec 16, 2013 | Blog, Sunline Energy News
Solar energy has become mainstream enough that most Americans believe in the technology. Or at least they believe in the technology’s potential. This is especially true in San Diego County. Solar power has really taken off in the past few years – thanks to our...
by admin | Dec 13, 2013 | Blog, Sunline Energy News
When determining home solar system costs, most customers usually focus exclusively on the price of the panels – not the installation labor. In other words, you typically shop for installers based on the parts they used. But over the last decade, something interesting...
by admin | Dec 12, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News
Increased efficiency is a good thing, right? If you can accomplish more with fewer resources, isn’t that a major benefit? Yes and no. You see, increased efficiency is a double-edged sword. Even when talking about energy. But first a little background. Jevons Paradox...
by admin | Dec 10, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Technology News, Sunline Energy News & Information
Marketing renewable energy to residential customers is relatively easy. Solar energy systems for the home not only help lower your monthly electricity bill, but they also help reduce your carbon footprint. These benefits are immediate, measurable, and long lasting. ...