Energy Storage

by KYLE MUNROE | Dec 19, 2023 | Solar Terms

Energy Storage March 13, 2024 What is Energy Storage? Energy storage is the ability to capture and store energy for later use. Batteries are a common storage technology to pair with solar panels or other renewable energy sources. Energy storage is extremely valuable...

Gigawatt

by KYLE MUNROE | Dec 19, 2023 | Solar Terms

Gigawatt March 11, 2024 What is a Gigawatt? A gigawatt (GW) is a power unit equivalent to one billion watts or 1,000 megawatts. Since the unit is so large, it’s often used to reference energy capacity over a period of time. Real World Gigawatt Examples The city...

Greenhouse Gases

by KYLE MUNROE | Dec 19, 2023 | Solar Terms

Greenhouse Gases March 11, 2024 What are Greenhouse Gases? Greenhouse gases trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere by allowing sunlight to enter freely while preventing some radiation from escaping into outter space. Trapping some heat is crucial to sustain life on...

Inverter

by KYLE MUNROE | Dec 19, 2023 | Solar Terms

Inverter March 14, 2024 What is an Inverter? An inverter allows for the direct current (DC) electricity that’s generated from solar panels to transform into alternating current (AC). This conversion is necessary as nearly all household appliances require AC...

Isaksen Solar App

by KYLE MUNROE | Dec 19, 2023 | Solar Terms

Isaksen Solar App March 14, 2024 What is the Isaksen Solar App? The Isaksen Solar app allows our customers to monitor their systems’ production and their property’s consumption at all times. While we monitor your system on our end as well, the app allows...