Solar systems work best when the sun is shining and there’s no denying that the days are longer on average in summer than other seasons. May, June, July and August are the peak months for solar power production, because the sun is higher in the sky and the days are longer during the summer...
Marriage comes with many long-term commitments; from purchasing your first home together, or planning for the future, switching to solar is an additional big commitment for new couples that provides many benefits and returns on investment. Increase Property Value Buying a house can help you build equity sooner and avoid rising rent prices. One of the...
Women are increasingly driving the decision to go solar in their households. The norm for household spending and home improvements is 80% controlled by women and 80% initiated by women. As moms are leading the way to a cleaner, safer, and affordable lifestyle with solar energy, here are a few reasons why moms are...
April is national #TechMonth, in this blog we highlight some recent advancements in solar technology that have paved the way to efficient solar energy solutions and systems. Record-Breaking Efficiency Technologies: Most recent research from the National University of Singapore has made a major advancement and set a new record in the power conversion efficiency of...
Climate change is a big concern considering that it could tremendously affect our way of living, it can affect human health by polluting the air that we breathe, destabilizing water quality, and making resources scarce for healthy food. Greenhouse gases, are produced when fossil fuels are burned, leading to rising global temperatures. Luckily, in...
A tax credit reduces the amount of income tax that you would owe. In this blog, we will be discussing both federal and local/state tax incentives for solar energy systems. About the Federal Solar Tax Credit: The federal residential solar energy credit can be claimed on federal income taxes as a percentage of the cost of...
In honor of March being Women's History Month and March 8th being International women's day, Vision Solar would like to highlight the ten most influential women throughout the history of solar and their advancements to the solar industry. Katharine Burr Blodgett: (1898 - 1979) Blodgett was an American physicist whose work is considered foundational in the...
Texas, already the U.S. state with the most wind energy capacity, is poised to become a nationwide leader in solar energy, surpassing the state of California. As the Texas economy continues to grow, electricity consumption has correspondingly increased. Thus, new solar generation capacity is required to meet the Texas market's demand. According to Environment...
In February, the United States celebrates the contributions of African Americans. We at Vision Solar celebrate diversity and inclusion during this month of togetherness. We thank all black innovators who have contributed to the solar industry and would like to recognize a few individuals whose ideas and work have contributed to the growth and...
Happy new year from Vision Solar! A new year means new beginnings, new resolutions, and new opportunities. The past is far behind us, and we are only moving forward. Especially for the solar energy industry, 2022 is predicted to be a record year! Here are some optimistic expectations for this new year: According to a...
