Thank You for Shining With Us
We’ve put in a lot of work together this year, Solar Family. As 2022 draws to a close, we wanted to take a minute to thank you for being in this thing with us. We’ve arranged solar panels, installed battery backups, and helped so many people generate more clean energy—people like you. And it’s been well worth it. This year, we surpassed 10 gigawatt hours of generated power across all systems. That's over 10 billion watt hours! Thanks again for being part of our solar family. Your business is greatly appreciated, and we hope to see you on our next [...]
How Does Winter Weather Affect My Solar?
Fall is in full swing, and our days are getting shorter—even in sunny California. That means your solar panels are likely generating less energy. And that’s perfectly normal! Why? Instead of our typically bright 15-hour summer days, we’re barely seeing nine hours a day in the winter. Plus, many of those daylight hours are dampened by overcast skies and rain. Less sunlight means less solar power. (That’s the basics of solar power production, of course.) The good news is, because your panels are generating so much energy during the summer hours, your true-up bill at the end of the year will [...]
Ditch the Power Outage Alerts
If you’re living in the Bay Area, chances are you've received these alerts from PG&E either by text, email, or phone, letting you know that your power will be out. And unfortunately, between extreme heat, record-breaking droughts, and limited resources, these outages won’t be stopping anytime soon. The good news is that you don’t have to wait and worry about the next outage alert. A solar system paired with a battery backup is the ideal solution to free yourself from reliance on the grid. With a custom design engineered by Synergy Power, northern California’s solar energy experts, you can become energy independent by powering some of [...]
Pointing Your Solar in the Right Direction
There are many factors to take into account when planning out the placement of your solar panels—and at Synergy Power, we consider every factor under the sun. That’s why we often arrange your solar panels in a south-facing direction. Why south? We live in the northern hemisphere. That means the sun’s peak is always slightly south of center. And although west-facing panels get more intense sunlight in the afternoon, south-facing panels generate electricity all day long—even at the height of summer. In fact, studies show that south-facing panels produce about 20% more power than those that face directly east or west. However, depending [...]
Inflation Reduction Act Secures a Greener Future for All
Solar power users are celebrating a win for green energy—and keeping more green in their pockets. This month, the US government passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which introduces $369 billion in budgeted energy and climate spending. It aims to increase US energy independence as well as lower clean energy costs for all Americans. In fact, $9 billion has been allotted to consumer home energy rebate programs alone. What does this mean for consumers? Our solar investment tax credits for your year of purchase have been raised from 26% to 30%—and secured for all new buyers for the next 10 years. Plus, people who go solar [...]
Customizing Your Solar
Your energy needs are unique. So when it comes to getting solar for your home, it’s important to get exactly what you need—and nothing you don’t. That’s why at Synergy Power, we always create custom design proposals instead of a small, medium, or large generalized proposal that may not suit your family's needs. Whether you’re powering a small home in the hills or a bustling business in the city, we want to ensure we build a system that is correctly sized for you. And when your needs change, we can adjust for that too. Plus, when creating your custom proposal, we use cutting-edge solar design [...]
Sleep Soundly With a Battery Backup
“Daddy, I don’t want to be alone in the dark,” Kate told her dad tearfully. “I was so scared last time.” Children are often scared of what lurks in the night—and most of us remember a time when we were too. But a well-placed night light won’t do any good if your power goes out. Eric Piekarczyk, our CEO, knows this all too well. A few years ago, after a long California summer riddled with blackouts, he discovered that his 3-year-old daughter Kate had found her own way to deal with the issue: by sleeping with a flashlight under her pillow. [...]
Summer Weather Brings Peak Solar Production
The seasons are changing—and in California, that usually means warmer, drier, and sunnier days. But as the sun goes down on winter weather, it’s time to remember what this means for your solar system and how to keep producing energy efficiently. How does the change in weather affect solar power production? It’s simple: Solar performs best from spring to fall. Like it says in the name, solar panels convert solar radiation (sunlight) into electrical energy. Therefore, when there are more hours of sunlight, the panels will generate more energy. Dirt, dust, and other seasonal debris obscure your panels. Just like on the windows of your [...]
Get the Facts on Your True-Up Bill
DON'T BE LEFT IN THE DARK If you’re invested in home solar energy, you know that one of the best perks is not having to deal with a monthly power bill. And while going solar is easy, understanding your annual true-up bill can be intimidating. The true-up bill is an annual statement from PG&E showing how much grid power you used over the past 12 months—and how much power you put back into the grid. Depending on the difference, you may have to pay PG&E a reduced rate for the times you used their electricity… or, if you’ve sent excess power to them, they’ll [...]
Lock In Your Savings Before Solar Incentives Go Away
NEM-3 Decision Delayed—What Does It Mean for You? If you’ve been holding out on getting solar because you’re worried about the new Net Energy Metering (NEM) legislation… breathe a sigh of relief. The decision to implement the new NEM-3 legislation has been postponed temporarily while legislators work on a revision to the final decision. What is NEM-3, anyway? As it stands, the NEM-3 proposal would negatively impact solar users’ benefits for the future. Here are just a few: Decreased ROI Changes to credits compensation rate (meaning you get less money back) New tariffs and higher fees Overall, there would be much less to gain by going solar. And [...]
We’ve put in a lot of work together this year, Solar Family. As 2022 draws to a close, we wanted to take a minute to thank you for being in [...]
Fall is in full swing, and our days are getting shorter—even in sunny California. That means your solar panels are likely generating less energy. And that’s perfectly normal! Why? Instead [...]
If you’re living in the Bay Area, chances are you've received these alerts from PG&E either by text, email, or phone, letting you know that your power will be out. [...]
There are many factors to take into account when planning out the placement of your solar panels—and at Synergy Power, we consider every factor under the sun. That’s why we often [...]
Solar power users are celebrating a win for green energy—and keeping more green in their pockets. This month, the US government passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which introduces $369 [...]
Your energy needs are unique. So when it comes to getting solar for your home, it’s important to get exactly what you need—and nothing you don’t. That’s why at Synergy Power, [...]
“Daddy, I don’t want to be alone in the dark,” Kate told her dad tearfully. “I was so scared last time.” Children are often scared of what lurks in the [...]
The seasons are changing—and in California, that usually means warmer, drier, and sunnier days. But as the sun goes down on winter weather, it’s time to remember what this means for your [...]
DON'T BE LEFT IN THE DARK If you’re invested in home solar energy, you know that one of the best perks is not having to deal with a monthly power [...]
NEM-3 Decision Delayed—What Does It Mean for You? If you’ve been holding out on getting solar because you’re worried about the new Net Energy Metering (NEM) legislation… breathe a sigh of [...]
