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3 Ways To Make Your Solar Panels More Efficient

By |2023-05-15T13:46:46-05:00May 15th, 2023|Going Green, Solar 101|

With the arrival of spring, solar panels have been in the news -- for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s because sunnier days make for more electricity produced, or because bird droppings on solar panels are surprising homeowners with decreased efficiency. If you already have solar panels, it could be a good time for a

Watch for Solar Panel Scams and Bankrupt Companies

By |2023-03-07T11:02:53-05:00March 6th, 2023|Solar 101, Solar in the News|

Solar energy is in the news, thanks to the recent Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Biden in 2022. With all the great incentives offered to new and existing solar panel customers, many people are investigating their solar options and how they can get the most from their system. But unfortunately, there are always companies

What To Know About Solar Battery Storage and the Inflation Reduction Act

By |2023-03-07T11:02:59-05:00February 9th, 2023|Solar in the News, Why Solar|

By now, almost everyone knows about the new Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law in August 2022. Some of the most interesting provisions of the law -- for us at KC Solar and potential solar customers -- include the extension of solar tax credits and other incentives for solar equipment installation. But many

Solar Shingles and Other Solar Innovations To Watch in 2022

By |2022-07-13T22:12:54-05:00January 6th, 2022|Solar in the News, Solar Technology|

Each January, the annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show) Conference is held in Las Vegas, hosted by the Consumer Technology Association. This year’s event put a spotlight on many types of technological innovations in a variety of sectors, but there’s one specifically in the solar industry that got many people buzzing: solar shingles. Many news outlets,

What Factors Influence the Value-Add of Solar Panels?

By |2022-07-13T22:14:17-05:00November 17th, 2021|Solar 101, Why Solar|

When it comes to buying solar panels, you may wonder: Is it really worth it? Even though they can help you save money on your electrical bill, they require a substantial investment upfront. But what if you don’t want to stay in the same home forever? It turns out that solar panels are great for

How to Fight Your Homeowner’s Association (HOA) for Solar Panels

By |2022-07-13T22:14:27-05:00October 20th, 2021|Solar 101|

Homeowners Associations -- or HOAs -- are known for wanting to keep a standard appearance amongst the houses in the neighborhood, among other things. You may have to get permission from them to take certain actions. And that likely includes installing solar panels. If your HOA isn’t keen on the idea of letting you install

Why Solar Energy Isn’t a Political Issue

By |2022-07-13T22:15:20-05:00September 29th, 2021|Solar in the News, Why Solar|

When you think of solar energy, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? It might be saving money on your electric bill, becoming energy independent, or its environmental friendliness. But it also might stir other feelings as well. And some of those feelings might be related to its perceived status as a political

How Does Solar Energy Help the Environment?

By |2022-07-13T22:15:28-05:00September 9th, 2021|Going Green, Why Solar|

When you think of solar panels, you may think of a few things. First on people’s minds is often the idea of saving money. And for good reason: Going solar can dramatically reduce, or even eliminate, your monthly electric bill. It can also increase your home’s value, and you can even get tax credits from

How Solar Panels Put Energy Back in the Hands of the People

By |2022-07-13T22:16:29-05:00July 27th, 2021|Solar in the News, Why Solar|

You may already know many of the best reasons for making the switch to solar panels. It’s great for the environment, it can save you tons of money, and it’s a smart financial choice for those looking toward retirement. But it turns out that going solar -- especially when you choose to work with a

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