Posts by West Coast Solar
How Does a Solar Inverter Work?
With the scorching summer approaching California, this is one of the best times to invest in a solar panel system. However, solar panels aren’t the only thing you need to consider when evaluating the components of your solar system. Here at West Coast Solar, we want to share everything you need to know and understand…
Read MoreSmart Ways to Save Energy This Year
Becoming energy-efficient is easier than you think! Use these handy hints to get started, and watch your energy savings rise as your energy costs drop.
Read MoreReasons to Switch to Solar Energy
Have you been considering making the switch to solar energy? Are you uncertain as to how your home or business can benefit from making this switch? There is plenty of evidence available that shows the many benefits of installing solar panels in your home or business, but in some cases, it leaves people with further…
Read MoreIs My Home Right For Solar?
With the improvement of our environment at the forefront of international discussion now more than ever, many people are looking for ways to go green and live more sustainably. One of the best and most impactful ways to do this is to convert your home to solar power. While interested in making the switch, many…
Read MoreCommon Solar Panel Myths
If you’re new to the world of solar power and are considering switching your home or business over, you probably have a fair share of questions. While there are many resources out there meant to inform you about solar power and all of its many benefits, there are some commonly believed myths about solar power…
Read MoreWays to Reduce Your Electric Bill
Over the course of the last year, with many people being out of work or struggling to make ends meet, many are thinking about things that they can do to cut back on expenses without having to make too many sacrifices. While you could go through and cancel your subscriptions to streaming services or order…
Read More4 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
It’s more important than ever to be conscious of our carbon footprint, but what is a carbon footprint, exactly? Generally speaking, a carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases — primarily carbon dioxide — produced to, directly and indirectly, support human activities. Studies show that in 2020, COVID curbed global carbon…
Read MoreOur Solar Panel Installations In 5 Steps
When you decide to make the switch to solar, it’s a big investment that you should feel 100% confident in making. Not only that, it’s an exciting transition to break ties with traditional (and costly) fossil fuels and instead, rely on clean energy harvested from the sun to power your Northern California home. That being…
Read MoreSmart Ways to Make Your Office Energy-Efficient
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How Solar Can Reduce Summer Cooling Costs
Summer is here and it is time to enjoy all the summer activities that we long for the rest of the year. However, with the summer sun also comes the summer heat which can be highly uncomfortable and costly to counteract with air conditioning. With temperatures rising and the effects of climate change, it is…
Read MoreShould You Install a Solar Battery For Your Home?
Welcome back to the West Coast Solar blog! Today we are discussing solar batteries and the benefits they can provide when you install a solar system. Batteries and other means of energy storage have been around for a long time. However, solar batteries are relatively new to the market. For many homeowners with solar panels,…
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