Going Up: The Causes of Rising Energy Costs
As we move toward a grid system with a high share of renewables, the entire business model for electricity is changing. Since 2008, the global average price for a solar panel has fallen more than...
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When Should I Go Solar? (The Answer Is: Yesterday)
After you decide that solar is a great option for you and your family, the next question is simply: When should I go solar? ...
Solterra Client Spotlight: Meet Marine D. and Brad L.
Meet Marine D. and Brad L. - Earth Scientists and Solar Energy Enthusiasts!For Marine and Brad, going solar was a necessity. Both are assistant professors of Earth Sciences at the University of Washington studying the impact of climate on...
The Future Is Now: Current and Upcoming Solar Energy Innovations
Get excited! The future of solar is encompassing and fun.According to Forbes, “Of all renewable energy generation, solar PV is expected to grow the fastest from now to 2050.”Solar installation applications are flowing into grid interconnection...
[Battery Series] Batteries vs. Generators
The conversation for our solar customers often includes questions about how to back up your home during a power outage. No one wants to be powerless during a storm or other emergency and thankfully there...
Solterra CEO Spotlight: Meet Aimee Carpenter
Welcome to Solterra’s employee spotlight, where once a month we will interview a member of the amazing Solterra team! This month we talk to Aimee Carpenter, the owner and CEO of Solterra....
[EV Series] Part 1: Charging your EV from your own Solar Energy
We’ve all been there. The sign on the side of the road says “last gas for 100 miles” and our empty light has just come on. Better pull over. Filling up on gas is ingrained...
How is the American Jobs Plan Affecting Solar?
What is the American Jobs Plan?US president Joe Biden has reached a bipartisan agreement with democrat and republican senators on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan.The American Jobs Plan is a new investment plan from President Biden and the...
[Battery Series] Enphase vs. “Others”
As energy storage with solar installs becomes more popular and mainstream, we are seeing more companies entering the residential battery storage market. With increased competition, technology will progress more quickly and pricing will improve (spoiler...
Summer Solstice in Seattle
The Summer Solstice in Seattle is a day of notoriety for numerous reasons to many people across our region. Whether it be rising early for an extended day of outdoor activities or aligning your chakras...
