Our General Manager Seth Tilley was asked to write a guest blog post for Senior Safe & Sound to help older homeowners be smart about solar. This is more […]
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What If We Plan To Move?
Modern day solar electric installations are designed to last for decades, much longer than the average American remains in their home. A common question we […]
Creative Financing Options
Upon learning the cost of a solar system that will serve their needs, many San Diego homeowners decide to pull money from an underperforming investment […]
Register Now for Solar Educational Seminar
A residential solar electric system can be a great investment for homeowners that live within SDG&E territory, but it’s not for every homeowner. Cut through […]
A History of Residential Solar in California
The California solar electric industry has been around since the late 1970’s. In the early days, solar was mostly used for back-to-the-woods off-grid living, and […]
Solar Required on All New California Homes
The rules take effect in 2020 for all new home construction and major renovations. Though it will increase the upfront cost of a new home […]
All About the Details
Having started in solar in 2006, we saw a need for higher-quality solar installations. Many contractors choose to save a few dollars by using cheaper […]
LG Electronics – Neon Solar Modules
San Diego County Solar is pleased to announce availability of the new, increased power 280 watt LG Electronics solar modules. This new offering from LG will lower the cost and reduce the available space needed for photovoltaic installations.
Encinitas Solar – City of Encinitas reduces or eliminates permit fees
Beginning today, the City of Encinitas and EsGil Corporation have joined together to reduce or eliminate permit fees for energy efficiency, photovoltaic solar, electric car chargers and Clean Natural Gas home fueling systems.
Solar power for all – San Diego County Solar
Not every home is well suited for solar power. Approximately half the population lives in rented property, some homes don’t have good sun exposure and nearly a third of homeowners don’t meet credit requirements to finance a solar power system.
What is Net Metering and how does it work?
With net metering you earn credit for every killowatt hour (kWh) your solar energy system is producing. Any time your solar electric system is producing more power than you’re using, the excess will help power the utility company grid.
How Do Solar Energy Systems Work?
Solar panels are placed in a sunny location, usually on the roof of a home or commercial building. When sunlight hits the solar panels they produce electricity in the form of direct current (DC).