Oct 15, 2018 | Conserve Energy, Energy Management, Solar Investment
Some Kansas home owners with solar energy systems on their property are now subject to residential demand charges by Westar. In September of 2018 the KCC’s decision made Westar the only investor-owned utility in the nation to impose mandatory demand charges for...
Nov 15, 2017 | Environment, Home Solar, Solar
With winter coming, folks have been asking if snow is a problem for solar energy systems. No, not with micro-inverters. Also: In our part of the country solar panels are installed at an angle and snow slides right off. Solar modules are pointed at the sun so snow...
Oct 30, 2017 | Carbon Footprint, Conserve Energy, Solar PV
Every couple of weeks, Good Energy Solutions gets a phone call when a solar DIY project hits a snag. Small projects are appropriate for do-it-yourselfers, such as Tiny Houses, RV’s, or other small off-grid systems. Grid-tied solar, battery back-up systems, and large...
Sep 8, 2017 | Good Energy Solutions, Home Solar, SunPower
Solar Racking, the equipment that holds the solar panels in place on your roof, is often overlooked when deciding which solar energy system or installation company to choose. Understandably a lot of attention is given to the cost of solar panels, their efficiency, the...
Aug 15, 2017 | Good Energy Solutions, Solar Awning, Solar PV
The Solar Awning is a great solution for residential and commercial businesses that want solar pv but do not have optimal roof space — but because solar pv awnings are not common place, we have found that they are not always easy to get approved for permit. Here at...