Roof-Mount Versus Ground-Mount Solar Panels
Ground-mounted solar panels and roof-mounted solar panels are both great options for your solar system, however, each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages that should be considered before deciding on one over the other. Which location you decide to place your solar panels depends on a variety of factors that differs for everyone. […]
Inside the Eagle’s Crossing Community Solar Project
How can solar energy benefit an entire community? Recently, Lumina Solar has had the amazing opportunity to work with the Pepco Company in supplying Eagle’s Crossing Apartments in Washington D.C with a CREF solar system. This system is classified as a “Community Renewable Energy Facility” or CREF and residents are able to benefit from it […]
What Actually Goes Into Installing Solar Panels
A home solar system might seem like a complex modern technology. While the photovoltaic process is a modern marvel of human innovation, the components that make up your solar panel system are relatively simple. By gaining an understanding of the parts that your solar panel system consists of, you will be better equipped to decide […]
Efficiency Gains in Modern Solar Panels
In the past few decades, the world has made considerable progress in moving towards a greener and more sustainable practices. Renewable energy alone has increased 42 percent from 2010 to 2020, with solar energy being one of the most efficient and common sources. When deciding if you should make the move to solar energy in […]
A Brief History of Solar Energy
Mankind has always had a deep fascination and integral relationship with our sun. It has been the main source of fuel for our natural world for billions of years and will continue to burn bright long into the future. Since we began manipulating the earth beneath us, our technological advancements have propelled us to create […]
Lowering Energy Bills With Solar Panels
It’s no secret that one of the primary reasons people decide to invest in solar is because they want to save money on their energy bills. But can you really save money with solar panels? After all, there is a cost associated with installing the panels and then there’s maintenance to consider. The answer is […]
The Real Lifespan of Solar Panels
Anytime a home or business owner makes a large investment in their property, they want to be assured that it’s a good one. No one wants to spend their hard-earned money on something only to find out after it’s been paid off that it needs to be replaced or that it’s reached end of life. […]
Custom Home Design Behind Solar Panels
As you’re researching whether or not to invest in solar panels, you may find yourself wondering how the perfect system will be designed for your home. When it comes to solar panel arrays, one size definitely does not fit all. Even two homes with the exact same design and dimensions may require different array designs […]
What Homeowners Insurance Means for Maryland Solar Panels
One of the biggest reasons that home and business owners choose to invest in solar panels is to save money on their electric bills. And that’s probably why you’re thinking of investing in going solar. But, you might have concerns about how this could affect your homeowner’s insurance. It’s important to note that if you’re […]
Roof Damage Concerns and Solar Panels
As you’re researching solar panels and evaluating your options to help you make a decision, you’ll probably have questions about your roof. Roofs are, after all, a major investment in and of themselves. They must also be maintained in order to ensure that they’re doing their jobs properly – preventing leaks and keeping the elements […]
