by admin | Nov 6, 2014 | Blog, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
We love UC San Diego. The university continues to remain on the cutting edge of all things green. And they’ve just outdone themselves once again. Researchers from the school have discovered a way to boost solar energy efficiency rates to 90%. Why is this...
by admin | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
Japan and California mirror each other in many ways. In addition to being similar sizes (geographically) and plagued by earthquakes, they both also: Have incredibly expensive electricity. In fact, Japan has some of the most expensive grid power in the world (it must...
by admin | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
California is no stranger to droughts. This is especially true in the southern part of the state, where abundant sunshine and limited rainfall are the norm. And thanks to global warming, our arid “Mediterranean” climate is becoming drier every year. As a...
by admin | Jul 3, 2014 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
All over the world, solar photovoltaic (PV) panel prices continue to fall. As a result of these declining “hard costs,” going solar becomes more affordable with each passing day. But solar installation costs could fall even faster if the industry managed to shrink...
by admin | Jul 2, 2014 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Technology News, Sunline Energy News & Information
In the past, we discussed how solar energy helps to stimulate the economy and create new jobs. But does going solar in San Diego make the county lose money as well? Actually it does. The state senate recently extended a solar property tax credit that was supposed to...
by admin | Jul 1, 2014 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Sunline Energy News & Information
San Diego is blessed with abundant sunshine. It has some of the most expensive grid electricity in the country. And it also has a ton of solar incentives. In other words, our County is ideally suited for solar energy. And nowhere is this more apparent than in Chula...
by admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Blog, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News
Social proof is powerful, which is why most businesses collect and promote testimonials. This also explains why a Google search of “San Diego solar company reviews” returns over 5 million results (in a County with just over 3 million residents). However,...
by admin | Jun 29, 2014 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, Solar Technology News, Sunline Energy News & Information
Solar batteries are expensive. There’s no denying this. But prices keep falling every year. And if Tesla’s gigafactory ultimately pays off, storing clean electricity could become ridiculously affordable. We’re not quite there yet. Prices are falling. Not...
by admin | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
At Sunline Energy, we often publish articles about the dangers and limitations of solar leases. There’s nothing inherently bad about “renting” PV panels. We just don’t believe that this is the best way to go solar in San Diego – or anywhere...
by admin | Jun 26, 2014 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
Solar energy doesn’t work. This is one of the most common misconceptions we hear about photovoltaic (PV) technology. It’s an absurd myth that we thoroughly enjoyed dispelling in one of our previous articles. If you don’t have time to read that article, we encourage...
by admin | Jun 25, 2014 | Blog, Solar Energy News, Solar Technology News, Sunline Energy News & Information
In previous articles, we’ve explored how a growing number of solar customers use photovoltaic (PV) panels to charge their electric vehicles (EVs). In fact, 40% of EV owners in California do precisely that – allowing them to literally drive on sunshine. But one...
by admin | Jun 22, 2014 | Blog, Sunline Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
Update: In 2021 SDG&E has increased their rates up to 25% , and electricity has jumped about 8% in the las month for the average home. Some San Diegans have reported that their energy bill went from $85 a month to $200. SDG&E officials have cited various...
by admin | Jun 21, 2014 | Blog, San Diego Solar
When we go on site to do property inspections for a new installation, many prospective clients ask whether they need solar panel insurance coverage for their systems. As a general rule, you don’t. Solar photovoltaic (PV) damage is incredibly rare. With no...
by admin | Jun 16, 2014 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, Solar Technology News, Sunline Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
Whether you’re shopping for attorneys, lawn care specialists, or solar installers, there are many different factors that go into the decision-making process. But at the end of the day, the fit has to feel right. This is especially true for solar installers. ...
by admin | Jun 12, 2014 | Blog, San Diego, San Diego Solar, Solar Energy News, Sunline Energy News & Information
For most homeowners and businesses thinking about going solar, the primary motivation is savings. Installing solar panels can help you dramatically reduce your monthly utility bill and lower your carbon footprint (i.e. environmental savings). As discussed in earlier...