by Mike Pane | Sep 5, 2023 | Battery Storage Systems, Solar Installation, Solar News, Uncategorized
Synergy is ahead of the pack when it comes to solar battery systems (or Energy Storage Systems, ESS) and has been installing them for more than a decade. We remain on the forefront of new battery technology. In fact, we feel a battery is so important that Synergy...
by Jeff Mathias | Apr 28, 2021 | Battery Storage Systems, Solar Installation
Can I use my electric vehicle battery to power my home? Often, I am asked “Why can’t I use my electric car to run my refrigerator or get hot water when the utility grid is down,” or “Why do I need an energy storage system (ESS) when I have a big battery in my electric...
by Sabrina Howell | Apr 19, 2019 | Solar Installation, Solar News, Uncategorized
It’s a great time to remind your friends and neighbors that the 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit will start dropping off at the end of 2019. If a new solar installation is not completed in 2019, the full 30% tax credit will not apply. This is not a deduction that might...
by Sabrina Howell | Apr 19, 2019 | Solar Installation, Solar News, Uncategorized
Who doesn’t love a perfect combo like Buttercup and Westley, coffee and pastry, hot and shower, solar and storage? The hot new move in the solar world is solar battery storage. Solar storage allows you to capture that midday sun energy and stash it for use when you...
by Jeff Mathias | Sep 14, 2011 | Solar Installation
Ground mount system installations have more steps than systems mounted on a roof and can cost more. They have the advantage of easier access for cleaning, and energy production improvements since the angle and tilt are not dependent on the roof. The Bailey’s...
by Jeff Mathias | Jul 1, 2011 | Solar Installation
Every new job has a unique twist, but this one had several. The first was getting the plans approved by the Bodega Harbor Home Owners Association (HOA). The Owner did a great job of putting together the plans, and requirements for the HOA, an all black system, low...