Solar Resources
All You Need to Know About Critter Guards
We don’t often get asked about critter guards because for over 95% of installed systems there is typically no need. Critter guards do effectively solve a very real problem, it is just that this problem does not exist for the majority of people’s homes....
Warranty Rundown… SunPower vs. Panasonic vs. LG vs. Canadian Solar
Warranties are a big deal. Especially in solar. Solar systems are expected to operate in all weather conditions for decades. So what are the important points of module (panel) warranties? What are the parameters and conditions that matter, and how does a...
System Production: Calculating Yield
If you’ve been on the sales/installation/design side of the solar industry for even a few weeks, you’ve encountered questions related to how system production is calculated. This is a reasonable question. It’s a question that strikes at the heart of the solar value statement. As such, transparency is the appropriate posture for exploring this question.
For Those Who Need The “Bestest”
In solar, there are different grades of module (panel). A module’s efficiency and brand name are the primary factors that determine which “grade” it falls into. Over the years we’ve had many customers who come to us and demand we quote them with “THE MOST EFFICIENT MODULE.” That makes us chuckle to ourselves. Sometimes. Because solar economics just don’t support their demands.
Electric Costs Across the USA
Electric Costs Across the USA This map helps to show how the Northeast has some of the highest costs per kWh across the USA. Solar Solutions for New Jersey, New York, and Eastern Pennsylvania
Does My Electric Meter Really Spin Backwards?
Between the time the solar system is installed and your utility company replaces your old single direction meter with a new bi-directional meter it is possible to see your meter spin backwards. This will happen during periods of time where the solar system...
What Does a Solar 3D Design Look Like
Our team has designed every imaginable solar configuration out there. We thought it would be good for you to see what a 3D Solar Design looks like for some of the thousands of designs our team has completed. What we do is take a look at the satellite...
How Solar Works
How Solar Works Here is a very easy diagram on how solar works on your home. Solar Solutions for New Jersey, New York, and Eastern Pennsylvania
LG Solar Modules
EcoMen Solar supports a variety of modules so that we can select the best for each individual project. There is no one size fits all solution. That said, LG is one of our available options and they have a feature packed website with useful consumer...
Panasonic Solar Modules
EcoMen Solar supports a variety of modules so that we can select the best for each individual project. There is no one size fits all solution. That said, Panasonic is one of our available options and they have a feature packed website with useful consumer...
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