by admin | Oct 18, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar
At Sunline Energy, we sometimes like to gather our more popular blog posts and create a convenient “round-up” – a handy guide that features the best of the best. Today’s theme focuses on how to get the best possible deal from your San Diego solar contractor. We...
by admin | Oct 17, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News
We hear this one a lot. Homeowners and business owners all over San Diego want to enjoy the environmental and financial benefits of going solar… but they believe that the technology is simply too expensive. It’s a common complaint. But it’s not rooted in reality....
by admin | Oct 15, 2013 | Blog, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News
Solar panels keep getting cheaper and cheaper. Not just in San Diego, but around the entire world. Every day, going solar becomes more and more affordable. So doesn’t it make sense to wait? After all, the longer you delay buying solar panels, the better deals you’ll...
by admin | Oct 14, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Technology News, Sunline Energy News & Information
In an earlier post, we outline some of the benefits that San Diego companies enjoy when purchasing a commercial solar installation. Very quickly, those benefits include: lower electricity bills higher income generation potential smaller carbon footprints (great for...
by admin | Oct 11, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News
At Sunline Energy, we believe strongly in solar potential. In nearly every post, we extol the virtues and benefits of switching over from fossil fuel to sunshine – whether to power your home, business, or travel (yes – travel). In short, solar is a clear win. ...
by admin | Oct 10, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Sunline Energy News
After learning about the limitations of DIY solar panels, you wisely decide to contract a professional installer to set up your solar photovoltaic (PV) system. You begin scouring the Web for reputable San Diego solar contractors who can handle the job. But each...
by admin | Oct 9, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar
At Sunline Energy, we frequently blog about San Diego’s net metering program. In some posts, we briefly mention the terrific benefits that this program offers. In other posts, we explore the dangers of discontinuing net metering (which is a real possibility,...
by admin | Oct 8, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Sunline Energy News & Information
Imagine an energy efficient car that runs 100% on pure sunshine. Pretty amazing when you think about it. Even more amazing when you actually see it. We’re not describing some sci-fi alternate reality. This novel concept is already here – and the trend is quickly...
by admin | Oct 7, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar
As part of its long-term renewable energy portfolio, California requires that San Diego utilities derive 33% of their power from green energy sources by 2020. It’s an ambitious but very achievable goal. In fact, on Thursday, September 26, 2013, San Diego Gas &...
by admin | Oct 4, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News
As covered in a previous article, San Diego is ideally suited for solar energy: We have year round sunshine We have increasingly expensive grid electricity Consequently, San Diego solar power customers traditionally enjoy very handsome returns on their investments. ...
by admin | Oct 3, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News
Solar energy has become so popular and so affordable in recent years that you can buy home installation kits online. You can even find do-it-yourself (DIY) solar panels at select hardware stores across the country. But now, IKEA is jumping into the solar game. It’s a...
by admin | Oct 2, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, we explored 5 easy tips for increasing the energy efficiency of your home or business. The more energy efficient you become, the more excess solar electricity you can sell to the utility at a profit (under San Diego’s net metering...
by admin | Oct 1, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Sunline Energy News & Information
As we’ve discussed many times before, solar is an investment – one that pays handsome financial and environmental dividends for 25 to 40 years. Over the next 2 articles, we explore how to get the most out of that investment – using a blend of energy efficiency...
by admin | Sep 30, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, Solar Technology News, Sunline Energy News & Information
San Diego’s solar industry is a victim of its own success. San Diego County and California both offer a range of attractive green incentives designed to boost solar adoption. But these tax credit, rebate, and grant programs have enjoyed such widespread popularity...
by admin | Sep 27, 2013 | Blog, San Diego Solar
As far as energy generation technologies go, solar is about as durable as they come. This is why most high quality solar panels come with 25-year warranties But many systems last much longer. There are some San Diego solar installations that were erected during the...