Solar panels Solar panels are made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, which convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. Inverter An inverter converts the DC electricity generated by solar panels into the alternating current (AC) electricity used in most homes. Monitoring system A monitoring system sends information about your solar installation, including the amount of…

What is it? The solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a federal tax credit for qualified customers who purchase solar energy systems for residential properties. The credit, which is applied to a homeowner’s income tax, is equal to a percentage of the cost of eligible equipment.* The ITC delivers a dollar-for-dollar tax reduction in the…

Why is energy storage important? As we learned last summer in California and just this February in Texas, electric utility providers are prone to employing public safety power shutoffs to help mitigate loss and conserve energy. For safety reasons, solar panels installed must also turn off when the grid goes down. This has led many…