Are DIY (Do It Yourself) Solar Panels Really Worth It?
When you decide to go solar, you have 2 basic options: 1. Install the panels yourself 2. Pay money to hire a contractor As you can imagine, many homeowners and businesses in San Diego find option 1 very appealing. After all, why pay money to hire a professional...San Diego’s Solar Power Helps Everyone – Even the Utilities
At Sunline Energy, we support all green technologies. Wind, geothermal – even biogas (when done correctly). But we really like solar because it’s: scalable (add as much or as little solar capacity as you need) affordable (the upfront costs are low and the payback...Sunline Energy’s San Diego Solar Power Challenge
Solar is freakishly cool. It doesn’t pollute. It doesn’t have any moving parts. And it draws its power from an infinitely renewable energy source – the sun. And on top of all that, solar has the power to reduce your electricity bill – even as utility companies...The Biggest Obstacle to Your San Diego Solar Installation
The financial and environmental benefits of renewable energy are very real. With a new San Diego solar installation, you can dramatically decrease your carbon footprint while simultaneously reducing the amount of money you pay to the utility company every month. It’s...Solar Companies in San Diego Join in Defense of Net Metering
At Sunline Energy, we enjoy a bit of healthy competition from all of the other solar companies in San Diego. But there are times when we voluntarily band together in defense of common goals – like preventing changes to current net metering laws. But first a little...Are San Diego Solar Panels Protected Under Homeowners Insurance?
2 of the most common questions we receive at Sunline Energy are: “Are my San Diego solar panels automatically covered under homeowners (business) insurance?” “Do I even need to insure my solar installation? In this post, we’ll try to address both questions. Is Your...Will My Solar Installation Protect Me from Blackouts?
Never be without power again – even during a grid failure. This is another in a long list of “marketing promises” that solar installers make during their sales pitches. And it’s not hard to understand the allure – especially in a state with such a rich history of...Will Solar Panels Allow Me to Unplug from San Diego’s Utility Grid?
The ability to “opt out” of the utility game is one the biggest selling points of renewable energy. And there’s no shortage of San Diego solar companies that promote 100% energy independence in their marketing literature. The prospect is irresistible. Severing all...3 Things Your San Diego Solar Contractor May Not Tell You
Solar energy is great. We love it. And a growing number of San Diego residents and business owners love it as well. Once installed on your rooftop, your panels not only lower your monthly electricity bills (sometimes to $0), but they also reduce the world’s reliance...Rating Solar Energy Companies in San Diego
Having so many solar energy companies in San Diego is a good thing. more competition creates a more robust market as a consumer, you have options our great city (and the planet as a whole) becomes greener But choice can be paralyzing. After all: nearly all solar...What’s the Financial Payback Period for Solar Installation?
In the solar industry, you often hear the term “payback period” tossed around. But because there are 2 different types of “payback periods” in solar, many people get confused. Very quickly, you have: energy payback period– the length of time required for your San...How Important Is Licensing When Hiring Solar Companies in San Diego?
If you don’t work in the solar industry, terms like “NABCEP-certified” or “electrical licensing” probably don’t mean very much. They’re just buzzwords. Some solar companies in San Diego include them in their literature. Others don’t. However, whether your solar...Avoid San Diego Solar Installers Who Charge for Consultations
The vast majority of San Diego solar installers offer free consultations in which they’ll come to your property and evaluate your home’s or business’ solar potential. At Sunline Energy – this free service is standard. But every now and then, we come across San Diego...San Diego Solar Installations – How Large Is Too Large?
At Sunline Energy, one of the most common questions we receive is “how large a solar installation do I need?” In only makes sense that potential customers would be curious: On the one hand, you want enough solar capacity to handle all of your electricity requirements....
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