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Solar power can be a very smart quick win for businesses and organizations trying to achieve CSR or ESG goals. We have a longer blog post dedicated to this so if your company’s CSR is something you or someone you know are actively trying to enhance, go check it out on our blog: https://www.aaosolar.com/solarblog. And be sure to let us know any questions 🤓

Solar PV (photovoltaic) remains a popular renewable energy choice for residential and commercial applications in particular, because of its ease and speed of installation at a much smaller scale and cost than hydropower and wind. Combined with the market dynamics presented here, the growth of solar energy across the world shows no sign of slowing down.

If you want to learn more about the advantages of solar, or ask any other solar-related questions for that matter, let us know. Our messages are open!

We know some solar facts is exactly what you were waiting for on this Thursday morning!

Solar highlights incoming: Which one is your favorite? We are so intrigued by the use of solar panels to power oxygen factories on the moon... What a time.

Another day, another amazing use for solar!

Some inspiration for hump day! What other tech pioneers deserve a shout out? Let us know!

According to who you ask perfection may or may not exist… But we believe you can get the most *optimal* panels for your home by focusing on a few considerations. Address these with your solar installer and you’ll be on the fast lane to as-close-to-perfect-as-it-gets-panels ⏩☀️

Looking for your solar installer? Just curious about solar? Either way send us a message - we want to connect with you!

Some good-to-knows about the initial stages of the commercial solar install process! Your solar company should cover all of these with you and take care of the interconnection agreement and permits. They can also confirm the local requirements for you to minimize your work as much as possible.

When considering battery or back-up systems for solar with organizations, it’s always necessary to look at your energy goals as well as the timing of your current energy demand. Those that rely heavily on the grid during peak hours and are likely to continue to require some energy draw during this time, can find that installing batteries is a cost-effective move, which then also provides you the resilience and autonomy they offer generally!

The choice of financing route really does come down to an organization's personal preferences, goals and circumstances. Since we are all about the personalized service this goes hand in hand with our approach 🤝

One of the great secondary benefits of solar panels especially during summer is their shading abilities. This nation-first project could help mitigate the water evaporation of canals while producing clean energy. We're excited to hear more about it!

Together, these incentives allow organizations to write off their solar investment faster and therefore realize greater financial benefit sooner.

Interested in working out the savings you could make at your organization? Send us a message and we'll provide you with some numbers!

If you’re somewhere like California you might be asking what’s rain or snow right now 🥵 Nonetheless, how solar panels work in different weather is a very valid consideration.

The fact is that solar panels rarely don’t produce any energy in the day, it’s more a question of how much they produce in different weather. Most times it’s enough to continue to power your home or much of your business. Even in locations known for cloudy weather the key determination in how much solar could save you on your energy bill is the cost of electricity, not how many cloudy days there are.

We hope this information is useful and if you have any solar questions we’d love to help answer them. Send a message or contact us using the link in our bio.

The installation process, and overall timeline, varies significantly more for commercial solar projects than for residential simply due to the variation in businesses. Nonetheless, there is a standard set of steps that commercial constructions follow.

Once up and running, your solar energy system is designed to last at least 30 years, with little maintenance.

After installing your system, we remain available to answer questions and help with any maintenance needs, giving you peace of mind and helping you get the most out of your solar energy system for years to come.

Tax credits go a long way towards making solar energy so lucrative for homeowners and organizations. With a proposal that increases and extends tax benefits throughout a range of industries, use of renewable energies could really rise.

There are also a bunch of other green incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act well worth reading up on. Whether the Act reduces inflation across the board may be up for debate, but it seems it could be very helpful in terms of energy costs.

You may hear solar installers talk about the connection or wiring of solar panels in series or parallel. Your installer will know which one is most applicable to your solar system, but if you’re interested in understanding the difference this post might be of help.

Gas prices are certainly driving the switch to electric vehicles. Charging your electric vehicle with solar may just be a match made in heaven with significant financial savings.

You've decided it's time to take advantage of solar energy for your home, here's what you can expect for the process ahead!

As you can see, going solar is a multi-step process, but your solar company are there to manage everything for you.

And with AAO Solar this care doesn't end when your system is up and running; our commitment to complete customer service means that we stand behind both our projects and relationships for life.

We check-in to see how you're doing, monitor the ongoing performance of your system, and remain available for any questions, issues, updates, or anything else.

Whichever source of energy you rely on, reducing your use always is always beneficial and good practice.

Before customers switch to solar power we offer a home energy audit where we identify any ways in which energy consumption can be cut. Even with free energy from the sun, the less you use, the more you can sell to the grid via net metering, earning you credits 💵

Fossil fuel could never 🤌 And that’s before we consider the environmental merits!

The PACE loan program; an option for those who can’t or don’t want to access unsecured loans for solar panels based on their credit score.

We’re pleased there are programs that try to bridge the gap so that more people can benefit from solar energy. However, research is always worthwhile. If we may offer some guidance for this financing option:

- There should be nothing vague or open to challenge or change in your contract with the finance provider.
- If they’re encouraging you to add other home improvements into your loan, make sure their motives are extra clear.
- Understand any implications on your ability to sell your house in the future (check with your mortgage company).

We work with a vetted partner to offer these types of loans to customers. If you have any more questions on this, we’d love to be able to help answer 😊

We also promise to be as excited as you are to go solar 🥳 Guaranteed financial savings, your own power plant on your roof, cleaner and healthier energy production, and increased home equity… There is so much to celebrate!

Save money, and energy, while you make money💡

Share your home office energy-efficiency tips with us! We want to learn from you 🤓

It is such a joy to see individuals and families make the switch to renewable energy. Open that link in our bio where you’ll find links to our website, consultations, a solar savings report for your home, and our referral program 🌴

INFORMATION FOR RENTERS 🗣🔈

We hope to see solar energy become even more common among renters as well as homeowners in the near future.

Do you know any community solar farms near you? Let us know as we’d like to check them out!

And if you are wanting to explore solar power for your home, you know who to call!

And to boot, every panel is also covered by an industry leading 25 year product warranty and a 30 year power performance warranty.

Quality you can count on 🤝

A look at renewable energy growth around the world 🌏

These analysis’ by the IEA are a great means to keep up with the energy transition across economies and countries. The full report can be accessed on their website!

I mean... Is it too late to do that now?!

We don't like to dwell on it too much but energy costs are not getting any cheaper. The wonderful news is that we don't need to dwell on it because solar is here, and more accessible than ever.

By installing a solar system you're effectively pre-paying your electricity costs upfront for at least 30 years, most times 40 years. Except you don't have to make this pre-payment all at once, unless you want to, because of the range of financing programs available.

These financing programs get you a fixed low monthly payment. In the majority of cases the payment is cheaper than what you’re currently paying for electricity, meaning it's like cutting your energy bills now and locking that rate for the next few decades.

If you're interested in what a solar system for your house could cost, send us a message or email [email protected] and we'd be pleased to give you an estimate ⚖️

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