Blog: Solar Panels

Change Your LightbulbsDo you still have incandescent light bulbs in fixtures throughout your home? If so, it’s time to upgrade.

​Ready to go solar?Good for you! Now the decision-making process begins. You'll need to consider several factors before the installation can begin. For starters, you'll need to consider the kinds of panels you want to install. You have several options to choose from.

In December of 2020, Congress voted to pass an extension on the lucrative Investment Tax Credit program, one of the largest financial incentives to motivate Americans to go green and switch to solar energy.

​At August Roofing and Solar, we pride ourselves on offering comprehensive roofing and solar services. While there are a lot of benefits to adding a solar energy system to your home, we also understand that there are obstacles as well.

​Solar batteries are a great addition to the solar panels you’ve installed on your home or business. They are clean, efficient, reliable, and can help you save money and do your part to protect the environment.

Making solar energy investments is undoubtedly a good choice, but it’s a steep cost to swallow, so it might take some time and lots of research before you’re ready to take the plunge.

Maintaining your home's exterior is crucial When you think of spring, what other words come to mind? We think of fresh, bright, new, and clean. What better way to celebrate the spring season than with spring cleaning and a refresher on how to best maintain your home exterior?

So you are considering finally making the switch to solar power for your home or business, but you probably still have a few questions to ask before fully diving in.

How does solar power work?Solar panels make use of a physical property known as the photovoltaic effect. In some materials, direct exposure to sunlight excites electrons. In their activated state, these particles can produce an electric current.