How much solar energy do homes in the United States produce?
In 2022, residential solar panels generated 37 million megawatt-hours, representing 18% of total U.S. solar energy, according to the Energy Information Administration. The average American home uses about 11,000 kilowatt-hours per year, meaning residential solar panels generate enough electricity to power 3.4 million homes in 2022. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, solar is […]
Residential solar panels reportedly pose nearly $100 billion ‘barrier’ to full electrification
Diving Summary: According to new research from residential electricity research group Pecan Street, the panels in as many as 48 million single-family homes in the United States will need to be upgraded to fully transition away from fossil fuels and use electricity for space and water heating, cooking, vehicle charging and other applications. At an […]
Smart electrical panel review: basic upgrade for your solar energy
Again, SPAN provides detailed information about all of this, so I know the amount of juice that the Games and Xbox computer (14 kWh every week) has, and whether our washing machine and our new dryer is more efficient than the old writer who replaced it (no). And while you can run the circuits and […]
Why do solar projects need surge protection?
Solar panels, like all electronics, are subject to voltage surges that can damage components and increase downtime. Surge protectors can help keep systems running and profitable. Think of a home or office computer. In addition to the desktop or laptop computer, there might be an external monitor, speakers, and even a printer. That means there […]