Inverter Clipping and DC-to-AC Ratios in Plain Terms If you've noticed that your solar system never quite hits its full advertised kilowatt output — you're not alone. Many solar owners are surprised to see their system rated at 10 kW, yet the monitoring app never...
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Are panels recyclable?
Responsible Solar Starts With Installation — and Ends With Recycling Yes — solar panels are recyclable, and responsible end-of-life handling is an important part of solar’s long-term sustainability. Most panels are made from materials like glass, aluminum, silicon,...
How long do systems last?
How Long Your Solar Investment Will Last One of the biggest benefits of solar is its longevity. A well-installed and properly maintained solar system can reliably produce energy for 25 to 30 years — or more. Built to Last Most solar panels come with a performance...
How do I clean my solar panels?
In the Pacific Northwest, we’re fortunate that regular rainfall naturally rinses away most dust, pollen, and debris from solar panels. For many homeowners, routine cleaning is rarely needed. But in some cases — especially during dry stretches or heavy pollen seasons —...
Consumption vs Production Monitoring
Understanding Your Energy Use Matters More Than Ever If you’re thinking about going solar—or already have panels on your roof—you’ve probably come across terms like production and consumption. But what do they really mean? And why should you care? The truth is,...
Microinverters vs. String Inverters: Which Is Right for Your Solar System?
Both microinverters and string inverters do the same essential job — converting the DC power from your solar panels into usable AC power for your home. But how they do it, and where they do it, can have major implications for performance, monitoring, shading, and...
How to Export Your PSE Usage Data
Download and share your electrical usage with Ecotech Step 1 - Login to Your PSE Account Step 2 - Select “My Usage” Step 3 - Select the “Green Button” Step 4 - Choose “Export” (pick all bill totals, and “CSV”)
Connect Your SolarEdge Inverter to the Internet
Did you get a new internet service provider or change your Wi-Fi password? Follow these instructions to get your SolarEdge Inverter online! Before You Begin… You’ll need to be standing next to your inverter with your smartphone You’ll need to have the mySolarEdge app...
Connect Your SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy Inverter to WiFi
Did you get a new internet service provider or change your Wi-Fi password? Follow these instructions to get your SMA SBSE inverter re-connected! Instructions To reconnect your SBSE inverter to the internet, you’ll need your smartphone standing next to the inverter....
Connect Your SMA Inverter to Wi-Fi
Did you get a new internet service provider or change your Wi-Fi password? Follow these instructions to get your SMA solar system back online! Instructions To connect your SMA inverter to a new or existing internet connection you’ll need your smartphone or...
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