Simply Solar Academy

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Solar Carport Installation: Windsor, CA
Reasons to Go Solar
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How going solar impacts the environment
How to Lower Your Carbon Footprint
How to achieve energy independence
How your solar system will pay for itself over time
What you should know about the tax credits for solar energy
How going solar increases property value
The Cost of Going Solar
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What to expect on your PG&E bill after going solar
What is a solar “Energy Credit”?
How many solar panels do you really need?
What is the difference between a solar lease and a solar loan?
How solar increases your home value
The Cost of a Solar System
How to Compare Solar Bids
What is Net Energy Metering (NEM)?
Why it’s a Good Idea to Go Solar in California
Choosing The Right Sized Solar System
Installing Solar Power
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Plan-sets, permits, and final inspections—we’ll let you know exactly what to expect so there are no unforeseen surprises.
On the installation day, we’ll need you to be home while a small crew inspects and works on your roof.
How long will the installation take? Most installations are finished within 1-3 days.
How should you prepare for the consultation? Have a PG&E bill available and allow the consultant to analyze at least 12 months of usage (if possible).
Is your roof suitable for a solar installation? Most roofs are capable of being used for installing solar power, and you don’t need to replace it. If it’s not right, we can work with you to find solutions.
How has the process of installing a solar power system changed since Covid-19? Your safety is very important to us, and we will continue to abide by health guidelines according to the current situation.
The solar permitting process can be tedious, but the experts at Simply Solar will handle everything.
Batteries and Energy Storage
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Load Shifting is when you’re able to store your excess energy and sell it back to PG&E during particular times of the day when your solar energy system isn’t generating as much power.
Solar battery safety—they’re safe with proper installation.
Solar battery sizing depends on your unique needs.
Adding batteries to your solar energy system is possible.
AC and DC batteries—what are the differences?
Fire season risks can be reduced by having power reserves stored in batteries.
Living with Solar
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Caring for Your Solar System: Cleaning, Animals, Shade, and more
How is your solar effected by low light and fog
Protecting your solar system with your homeowners insurance
Understanding Your Solar System Online Monitoring
7 Ways People *accidentally* increase their electricity usage after going solar.
How we select the best solar products for your solar installation
Tips for solar system maintenance
Bay Area Fog and Your Solar System
Choosing the Right Solar Company For You
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Get to know Simply Solar. We want you to understand who we are and our missions and values.
What’s the difference between in-house teams and sub-contractors, and why should you care? It’s important that your solar energy system is installed by qualified solar experts. Our dedicated team brings 20 years of solar experience and 30 years of roofing experience to the table.
Why should you get a custom solar installation? There’s no one-size-fits-all solar solution. We optimize your system to maximize efficiency while delivering the best possible rate.
Comparing Solar Batteries
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How long will it take to get your battery? We always have LG Chem Resu Batteries on hand and ready to go.
How long will my solar battery last? The LG Chem battery is backed by a 10-year warranty.
What is a solar battery made of? There are a few different types of batteries that we cover in the lesson.
Why choose an LG Chem over a Tesla Powerwall? There are quite a few reasons that we explain in the lesson.
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Why choose an LG Chem over a Tesla Powerwall? There are quite a few reasons that we explain in the lesson.

Simply Solar Academy Comparing Solar Batteries Why choose an LG Chem over a Tesla Powerwall? There are quite a few reasons that we explain in the lesson.

 

There are a lot of reasons people choose to go with LG Chem Resu vs Tesla Powerwall. One of the biggest reasons is AC vs DC coupling. The advantage of the LG Chem you actually lose less power when the power passes through your inverter. Another reason is you can monitor your battery and solar system through one app instead of having to use multiple monitoring systems. Learn more about the benefits by watching this video.

After you complete this video series, our Batteries and Energy Storage series will educate you on items like:

  1. Are Batteries Safe?
  2. How to size a solar battery system to fit your home needs
  3. How solar batteries can help you during fire season
  4. The difference between AC and DC batteries
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