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SunPower Refocuses on Residential

Solaron supplies powerful, reliable photovoltaic systems to all of our customers. To do this, we work exclusively with SunPower, who offers the best products to their customers. Much like Solaron, SunPower realizes the importance of keeping focused, having a streamlined business to provide the best products and services possible. Now, SunPower has taken two steps that will help to provide an even…

Affordable Swimming Pool Heating

Any improvement to your home is an investment. Ideally, such investments are practical and cost-effective. Ask any client with Solaron installed photovoltaic panels system on their property and they can relate the benefits of an investment in solar power. If you have a swimming pool and you want it heated, we have another fine investment to recommend. Many pool owners are not convinced that…

Diverse Options for Generating Electricity

California is a diverse state! We have many different people from distinct backgrounds. We also have a wide choice of entertainment options, from movies to sports to the outdoors. In the outdoors, California enjoys a wide range of terrain, from mountains to flatlands, beaches to deserts, cityscapes and suburban areas. Therefore, it’s no wonder that California also diversifies electricity…

Let It Snow with Solar

In December of 2021, a large winter storm knocked out power throughout the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Hundreds of trees gave way to falling snow, taking out power lines in the process. Utility crews sprang into action, but gaining access to blocked roads and downed power lines proved difficult. Thousands of people went without power for weeks. This is a good example of why installing a…

Green Energy for Greenhouses

Plants need light to thrive. Humans do too – but we also use electricity for our lifestyles. A company in Washington State recently decided to integrate photovoltaic panels with plant growing by adding solar cells to the roofs of greenhouses. But wouldn’t opaque solar panels defeat the purpose of getting light down to the plants below? DeGoede Farms grows organic greens and herbs. They process…

All About Solar Cells

Our website often discusses solar panels and their role in bringing useful solar electricity to Sacramento homes and businesses. We also feature articles and pages on solar cells – the tiny components within solar panels – and how they generate the electricity you need. This article discusses the development of solar cells over the years and explains how they convert sunlight into…

Prepare for Warmer Temperatures

In January and February 2021, areas of the Sacramento Valley reported daytime high temperatures of 70 degrees or more. Average temperatures during those months range around 55-60 degrees. Long-term predictions indicate higher temperatures during winter months is something we’ll need to get used to. What does that mean for Sacramento solar options? Remember that SunPower photovoltaic cells convert…

The modern solar cell is truly a wonder of technology! These small devices capture sunlight and convert it into electricity to power homes, cars, and devices. As small as they are, photovoltaic (PV) cells are made up of many components. Improving solar cells takes years of research and development, testing reconfigurations of different components to make them as efficient as possible. Google and…

Are you familiar with how solar cells work? Here’s a quick refresher. As light photons meet a photovoltaic cell, electrons inside the cell get agitated and knocked loose from atoms in the cell. With conductors attached to the positive and negative sides of the cell, an electrical circuit is formed by the moving electrons, generating electricity. Putting the PV Pieces Together A solar cell is…

Gains and Losses with Solar Power

Many aspects of American life deal with consumerism and disposal, getting some things while getting rid of others. Many times, the items might be related. For instance, gym members want to gain toned muscle while getting rid of fat. We take medications to stop from suffering an illness or disease. We gain more money in the hopes of reducing the items on our want or need list. We engage in hobbies…

In a recent post on solar power and California’s droughts, we mentioned that most locations considered for “floatovoltaics” are off-limits to the public. In other words, they might float in the holding areas at the Bryte Bend Water Treatment Plant in West Sacramento, but you’d never see them on Folsom Lake. That’s because Sacramento solar panels deployed on Folsom Lake would get in the way of…

Honest and Upfront with Solar

Getting to Know the Solar Consumer Protection Guide, Part 4 Abundant paperwork is a necessary part of any major monetary investment made in America. Like buying a car or a home, a photovoltaic system or a solar pool heating system is no different. The solar contract is the agreement between you and the solar provider. It outlines who is responsible for what, and at what time. It also documents…

About Your Utility Bill with Solar

Getting to Know the Solar Consumer Protection Guide, Part 3 In our previous installment, we discussed determining the quality and legitimacy of a solar provider. We also went over financing options and how to find out about qualifying for incentives. In this installment, we go over what kind of savings you can expect on your electricity bill and just what is net metering. Electricity Bill…

Solar Installers and Financing

Getting to Know the Solar Consumer Protection Guide, Part 2 In a previous article, we discussed some of the information provided within California’s Solar Consumer Protection Guide, available for free through the California Public Utility Commission’s website. We covered what to consider in finding out if solar is a good fit for you, and the entities you’ll meet during the journey. But how do you…

Solar Panels are a Drought Solution

You probably don’t think of solar power as being a way to save water. After all, electricity and water typically don’t mix well! Solar installations in Sacramento are known to save you money on your electric bill and on your taxes. How can they help California save water? Solar Power and a Long-Term Drought Solution Solar arrays, whether for generating electricity or solar pool heating, reduce…

Getting to Understand the Solar Consumer Protection Guide

As of January 2021, the California Public Utilities Commission provided an updated version of the California Solar Consumer Protection Guide. The state requires that solar providers in California supply a copy of this guide to all their solar customers. It’s also free for download on California’s website, translated into multiple languages and with audio recordings. Although the guide details…

When people investigate photovoltaic power for their homes, they soon learn there is more to the process than merely placing some panels on a roof. The panels need to be mounted securely, able to withstand the weather, and reliably convert the energy so you can use it in your home. Options like battery storage systems, net metering, and electric vehicle hookups add additional benefits. Another…