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...

Solar Panels Are Tough—But Accidents Happen Solar panels are engineered to endure various weather conditions, including hail and strong winds. Most panels are certified to withstand hailstones up to 25 mm (1 inch) in diameter traveling at speeds around 23 m/s (51...

What is a Ground Fault or Arc Fault? Understanding Safety Features and How They Protect Your System If your solar monitoring system shows a ground fault or arc fault error and your inverter has shut down unexpectedly, your system is doing exactly what it’s designed to...

Don’t panic! Here’s what to do… Seeing a red light on your solar inverter can be a little alarming—but it’s not always a sign of something serious. In many cases, it’s just your system’s way of letting you know it noticed something out of the ordinary. A red light...

Don’t flip the switch yet! After your solar system is installed, the hard work is done — panels are up, wiring is complete, and your system is ready. But before you can start generating power and saving money, you need to wait for interconnection (aka Permission to...

Solar Math Made Simple If you are an Ecotech Solar customers with Puget Sound Energy (PSE), you’re likely enrolled in the Net Metering program. That means your solar system “trades” electricity with the grid — and your utility bill reflects this partnership. But let’s...