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What’s the difference between a backup battery and a savings battery?

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... read more...

What’s a kW and what’s a kWh? A good battery storage system design takes both into consideration.

by Mike Pane | Aug 30, 2023 | Battery Storage Systems, Uncategorized

Many people are not familiar with the difference between a kW (kilowatt) and a kWh (kilowatt hour). These are important measures in the electrical world. As battery storage becomes more important, I think it is beneficial to explain what they are since all battery... read more...

Does Solar Still Make Sense Under NEM 3?

by Mike Pane | May 4, 2023 | Solar News, Uncategorized

Have you seen the news the last few years around changes to the future of solar in California? These changes affect new solar customers who submit applications to the utility after April 14th, 2023, with a few exceptions for new construction projects. Under NEM 3,... read more...

2022 Inflation Reduction Act summarized.

by Jeff Mathias | Oct 26, 2022 | Uncategorized

The Inflation Reduction Act is broad legislation and overwhelming to understand. Many of our customers have asked us how will it benefit them and what benefits are available to the common household? This blog will primarily address these issues, but first let me... read more...

Sonnen Firmware Update, June 2021

by Sabrina Howell | Jun 15, 2021 | Uncategorized

Based on customer requests and system enhancements, Sonnen will be upgrading your Sonnen Firmware to level 1.6 in June of 2021. This new firmware release will have more user friendly screen information and may require you to re-align the screen. Please see the... read more...

Do you really want to go “Off the Grid”!

by Jeff Mathias | Apr 24, 2020 | Battery Storage Systems, Uncategorized

Grid-tied storage or off-grid – which is best for you? I often get calls from folks saying they are tired of their utility company and want to go off-grid, meaning they want to be completely self-sufficient and separate from the utility. Once we have a conversation... read more...