How Much Are Solar Panels to Buy? Free vs. Paid

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 –...

Not Everyone Is a Fan of San Diego Solar Energy

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...

In San Diego, What Size Solar System Do I Need for My Home?

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...

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in San Diego?

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...

How to Speed Up the Payback Period of Your San Diego Solar

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,...

Net Metering in San Diego – a Recipe for Happiness?

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...