It's the end of 2022, and what a year it was in solar!

We're highlighting a few blog posts published this year that were relevant throughout 2022 and a few that are especially relevant as the year comes to a close.

The holiday season is here, and for many the holiday season is not only a season of celebration, but one of giving. 

It's hard to believe that there are only 6 weeks left in 2022! The last 6 weeks will go by quickly, with Thanksgiving week kicking off the holiday season and wrapping up with New Years celebrations.

As we round up 2022 and begin to reflect upon it, we're also looking at what may be ahead in 2023 and how the solar industry has been and will be affected. 

Solar tax equity is less of an enigma now than it was a few years ago. More companies and individuals are realizing the benefits of investing in solar projects to grow America's renewable energy market and benefitting from the tax implications of doing so.  

Read on to find out what solar tax equity is AND how it's used!

One of the biggest decisions to make before building a solar power generation system is whether to choose a connect to the grid with a behind-the-meter system, or to keep the system off-grid. 

We compare the two, the pros and cons of each, and explain why one party would choose one over the other in this short blog!

If you've ever bought a house or leased property, you'll likely remember the reams of paperwork that went into that transaction. 

Brokering a solar deal is similar. 

A number of contracts are a part of the transaction, many of them similar to real estate documents. 

We've put together a basic guide to help each person involved in the process understand what solar contracts to expect, what to look out for in those contracts, and how to interpret what they're reading so that everyone gets the most out of the transaction and experience.

You're looking into finally getting into solar energy and starting to do your research on the pros and cons. You learn all about the benefits, the cost savings, the financing options, and start looking into solar partners and installers. 

What you don't look into is the nitty-gritty; the components of the solar system. 

Why?

It's easier than you think, less technical than you think, and you can learn the six major components and how they work together to make a solar power generation system produce useable electricity in under five minutes.

The more you know... right?

Clean energy is becoming more prevalent in the electricity market, and solar will continue to increase in popularity because of it's affordability, the recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and it's $369 billion dollar budget towards increasing energy security and reducing climate change, and solar technology advancements making solar more efficient every day. 

We hope this terminology guide of terms used in the clean energy space helps to provide potential buyers more education and clarity before and during the process of investing in clean energy!