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Make the Most of Your Tax Refund with Solar

Maximize Your Tax Refund with Solar Energy Over the next few days, millions of Americans will receive a fund check on their federal and state tax returns. The average federal tax refund is around $3,000, which is a significant amount of money. You have plenty of options regarding how to best spend that tax refund […]

What to Know Before Going Solar

What to Know Before Going Solar Are you thinking about adding solar panels to your home? Before buying solar panels for your home, you need to be a smart solar shopper. From understanding solar 101 to drilling down into the cost of solar panels. It is necessary to get familiar with the basics and benefits […]

7 Common Mistakes When Installing DIY Solar Panels

Common Mistakes When Installing DIY Solar Panels Whether you realize it or not, your solar energy system will be one of the essential items in your home. With proper installation and maintenance, your solar energy system can provide relief from high electricity bills for up to 50 years! You want to get your money’s worth […]

Maximize Crypto Mining ROI with Solar Energy

Maximize Crypto Mining Profitability With Solar Power This year in 2021, the value of bitcoin reached an all-time high of $41,962. Bitcoin has more than doubled since its $20,000 peak during the 2017 bitcoin boom. With its high popularity, lots of individuals looked into cryptocurrency mining as a process to capture part of this boom. […]

Fun Facts About Solar Energy and Electricity

Learn About Solar - Fun Facts As the best local solar installation company in California, we at Forme Solar always focused on taking your solar panel project seriously, as if it were for our own homes. However, we also recognize the funny and clever kinds of stuff around electricity and the solar industry. Great solar […]

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need?

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need? I have never heard anyone say, “I wish my electricity bill were higher.” Everyone hates how their electricity bill is too high. In order to see if other options exist the first question our customers ask is, “How many solar panels do I need for my home?” Our electricity […]

Solar Performance Monitoring with Enphase Enlighten

Solar Performance Monitoring with Enphase Enlighten How do I create an Enphase Enlighten account? DIY Self-Installers: Go to www.enlighten.enphaseenergy.com/register and fill in your information. Make sure to select the option, “I am a do-it-yourselfer...” Solar PV Owners: Your solar installer will set up your account, and you will receive an email when the activation process is complete. Where do […]

How do trees and shade affect solar panel power production?

Does shading impact solar panel power production? The basis for solar panels is that they require radiation from the sun to generate electricity. Therefore, your solar panels may not be nearly as efficient if the sun is not shining. Solar panels perform the best in full, direct sunlight, but your solar panels will still function […]

2021 Top Solar Predictions and Trends

A Complete Guide To The Top Solar Predictions and Trends of 2021 Energy from the sun is plentiful and reliable. There is no doubt that the technology works. Although the panels and the installation aren’t free, solar energy’s adoption will pay for itself. Solar energy is a cleaner, cheaper form of electricity. One significant change […]

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Cannabis Growers in California Are Going Green

4 Reasons Solar Makes Sense for Cannabis Growers The cannabis industry starts and beings with cultivation. Cannabis is a plant that requires energy in the form of sunlight to grow. The value of cannabis is dependent on what we do it with and how it is grown. As this value gets better understood, the cannabis […]

8 Benefits of Local Solar Companies

Benefits of Going With Local Solar Companies It is important to evaluate the benefits and costs of a local solar company versus a national company. Electricity is an essential aspect of any home. And quality is the cornerstone to any successful home improvement project. So, when it comes to choosing a good solar energy company […]

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Solar Tax Credit Extended

Solar Tax Credit Extended The Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), commonly known as the Solar Tax Credit was scheduled to drop from 26% to 22% in 2021. It has now been extended and will stay at 26% for two more years. [Update] December 28th, 2020: President Donald Trump has signed the COVID relief bill. The […]

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California Highway Patrol’s Annual Toy Drive

Annual CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive Gets a Helping Hand The holiday season is upon us, and this year undoubtedly feels a bit different than the holiday season we all look forward to. Instead of gathering with extended family around a tree, a fireplace, or the dinner table or jet-setting to faraway destinations, many of […]

Is Solar Battery Backup Worth it?

Should I get a solar battery backup? Solar batteries cost more than a standard diesel generator, but they can provide backup power without producing greenhouse gas emission. When you add a battery backup to your solar panels, your home can run off of the solar energy you have stored in the event of a power […]