If you have solar panels on your home, or are considering solar for your home in the future, you may be asking yourself, “What type of solar panel maintenance and cleaning do I need to do?” You may also be wondering, “Will maintaining my solar panel installation require contractors or specialists?”

Once you’ve had a solar panel installation completed for your home, these are likely to be the questions you’ll want answers for. There are some basic tasks that you’ll need to do to keep your solar panels in good condition, but in most cases, maintaining your solar panels is simple and something you can do on your own.

How frequently you’ll need your solar panels cleaned will depend on the climate and area you live in. It is also very seasonal. Rain naturally rinses your panels, so late Spring or Summer would be a good time to clean them, after pollen may have settled. If they appear dirty, making sure your solar panels stay clean is important. According to the US Department of Energy, cleaning panels when they’re dirty can significantly improve how much energy your panels can collect.

Are you considering installing solar panels for your home or business?

Congratulations, you’ve made a great decision.

But you’re probably wondering:

“How do I choose the best solar installer for my project?”

The quality of work a solar panel contractor provides is essential to any installation in relation to the system’s reliability, safety, longevity, and overall performance.

That said, this guide is designed to help you determine how to choose the ideal solar company.

Read on.

Are you a homeowner who wants to save money and reduce your dependency on local power companies? Would you be interested in improving the value of your home along with taking advantage of tax credits? If so, you may want to consider home solar panels. They are an increasingly popular way to save money on energy.

When it comes to having solar panels installed in your home, you can either do it yourself or have a professional solar company handle it for you. DIY solar panels can save you some money, but they could cost you more than having a professional install them in the long run.

To help you understand not just why solar panels may be a great idea but the best way to install solar panels, we’ve compiled some basic information as well as a list of pros and cons for DIY solar panel installation.

Sandbar Solar is continuing its commitment to the Santa Cruz community into 2017 and beyond. We’re proud to be an integral part of the innovative University Business Park (UBP) on the city’s west side. The re-purposed building has become a hub of sustainability thanks to its new carport-mounted solar panel installation from Sandbar Solar.

If you’ve decided to make a positive environmental impact and reduce your dependence on the power grid by installing solar panels at your home, congratulations.

Investing in solar panels is a solid choice, but you may have lots of questions when it comes to the technology, such as:

• Which types of panels are best for my home?

• What is the cost of a solar energy system?

• Should I buy or lease solar panels?

• How does a solar lease work, anyway?

Here at Sandbar Solar, we believe that buying is the best option for the majority of homeowners. Buying solar panels for your house means you’ll start saving money from day one. Here’s why.