Archive for the ‘Solar Panel Installation Tips’ category

Mid-Atlantic Region- A Great Place for Solar Panels

March 9th, 2010

I get this question all the time…

“Is the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. a good place for solar panels?”

Germany is one of the largest solar markets in the world and they do not have solar conditions as good as we do here in the United States.

The maps in the link below show the comparison. The darker colors represent more intense sun exposure. So, whether you are installing a solar water heater or a solar electric system, most of the U.S. is a great place.

solar_energy_comparison Mid-Atlantic Region- A Great Place for Solar Panels

The 2 Best Uses For Solar Energy In Maryland

November 7th, 2009

Maryland is a terrific place for solar energy. We are in a better location for solar energy than the top solar energy market in the world, Germany. Read more about how solar energy in Maryland compares to Germany…here

If you are starting your research into solar energy for your home, here the 2 most effective ways to utilize solar energy in Maryland.

Heating household water with solar energy.

Using solar energy in MD to heat household water is a good first steps towards more energy independence. Here is how solar hot water heaters use solar energy is used to heat water…Click on the image for the interactive video.

 The 2 Best Uses For Solar Energy In Maryland

Generate electricity with solar energy.

Maryland is a great place solar photovoltaic or solar PV panels…here is how solar energy is converted to electricity. Click on the video below.

Maryland Solar Tax Incentives- Only 2 Months Left!

November 2nd, 2009

Fall is here and time is running out to get your Maryland solar tax incentive forms submitted this year. Only 2 months left! If you have already installed your solar water heater or are scheduled to have your solar water heater installed this year…visit the Maryland Solar Energy Grant Program web site. To get your Maryland solar tax incentive paperwork filed this year…Schedule your free solar consultation ASAP.

 Maryland Solar Tax Incentives- Only 2 Months Left!

3 Solar Estimate Red Flags- How To Spot Them

October 23rd, 2009

maryland_solar_estimateHere are 3 solar estimate red flags you need to know about if you are considering a Maryland solar installation.

1. Poor Specifications.

You should know what you are buying, right? I can’t tell you how many times people considering solar in Maryland hand me a solar installation estimate that lacks the necessary specifications and details. These people have no idea what they are actually buying! How many solar panels will be installed? What size tank comes with your new solar water heater? The point is…know what you are buying.

2. Failure To Include Required Solar Installation Permits.

Inexperienced solar installers forget or are not familiar with the required solar installation permits. Shady solar installers will intentionally leave out permits to reduce costs. This will cause a major problem for you (read this post on solar building permits).

3. Inflated Tax Incentive Expectations.

Maryland solar tax incentives are terrific, but don’t let a slick solar salesperson exaggerate the reality. Click here for Maryland solar tax incentive information.

Maryland Solar Energy Grant Program

October 19th, 2009

I have noticed a lot of web sites are showing outdated or incorrect information about the Maryland Solar Energy Grant Programs. Staying up to date on the current Maryland Solar Energy Grant Programs is critically important. Often a web site will copy and paste information and forget to update or be very slow to update as the Maryland Solar Energy Grant Programs change. These are the 2 sites you can depend on: Maryland Energy Administration and DSIRE Maryand.

 Maryland Solar Energy Grant Program

 Maryland Solar Energy Grant Program