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Solar For My Home
Types and Benefits of Renewable Energy Homeowners Can Take Advantage Of
Are you spending too much on electricity?There's a lot of hype out there around renewable energy and how it will help to shape a brighter future for everyone. Whether it's saving money or limiting the chemicals put off into the atmosphere, the benefits of renewable...
5 Best Renewable Energy Sources (That Work) In 2021
Electric cars, paper straws, and renewable energy are in the spotlight as we move towards a more sustainable way of life. There are a number of renewable energy forms on the market today, such as solar, wind, water, biofuels, and many more. But which is the best...
7 Things You Should Know Before Putting Solar Panels On Your Roof
Save yourself from making an expensive mistake! There are more than just a few things you should know before putting solar panels on your roof. Putting solar panels on your roof isn’t too complex of a task, but there is a fairly small margin for error which can result...
How Much Do Solar Panels Save On Energy? (And Are They Worth It?)
Solar panels come with massive benefits both in the money that they save homeowners and the sustainable green energy they produce. Many homeowners wonder how much solar panels will actually help you save on electricity use and cost. However, because they are expensive...
Solar For My Business
How Long Do Solar Panels Last? Breaking Down Their Average Life Span
How long do solar panels last? Do they become less effective over time? Something that every homeowner and business owner wonders when they are considering purchasing solar panels is how long they will last. We love answering this question because we think that you'll...
Rays a Glass Solar Happy Hours Were a Shining Success
Last week we hosted three informational sessions in the Madison area to answer questions about solar energy and help residents understand how easy it is to go solar. We had a blast getting to know this eco-friendly community and spreading the good word of solar (and...
Are Solar Panels Really Worth It in 2021?
Given the changes to the tax code over the past few years, it is reasonable to ask 'are solar panels worth it?' and look into the benefits of solar energy. Here are some important answers to the burning questions about solar panels for your home. These days, what is...
7 Companies That Use Solar Energy & Why You Should Too
Many businesses are adopting solar energy after realizing there are huge benefits to be gained. Going solar not only creates positive PR for a business, but it gives them a cheaper option for energy that also helps the environment. This is significantly increasing the...
Products & Materials
What Are Solar Panels Made Of? A Look At Solar Panel Materials
At Sun Badger Solar, it's our goal to provide our customers with the best possible solar panels. Solar panels can be manufactured in a number of ways and are constructed of quite a few different material options. Some materials are better than others and offer...
How Long Do Solar Panels Last? Breaking Down Their Average Life Span
How long do solar panels last? Do they become less effective over time? Something that every homeowner and business owner wonders when they are considering purchasing solar panels is how long they will last. We love answering this question because we think that you'll...
Why are Solar Panels Blue and Black? Understanding How Solar Panels Work
Solar panels have long been blue and are slowly becoming black. Is this just for aesthetic reasons, or are there real benefits to having solar panels that are blue versus black? In today's post, we'll break it down and help you understand both how solar panels work...
Solar & Weather
How To Bird-Proof Your Solar Panel Setup (DIY Guide)
Have you had problems with birds getting onto your solar panels? Pigeons and other similar birds like to hang around on top of roofs. While the feathers and bird poop left behind are definitely a downside, there are even greater disadvantages for those who have solar...
How to Maintain Your Solar Panels During Winter
Today’s solar panels are relatively maintenance-free. The sleek design, black-on-black color, and sophisticated technology mean that snow melts quickly off your solar panels in Winter. However, here in the Midwest, heavy and seemingly never-ending snowfall is a simple...
Solar Installation Process
What Are Solar Panels Made Of? A Look At Solar Panel Materials
At Sun Badger Solar, it's our goal to provide our customers with the best possible solar panels. Solar panels can be manufactured in a number of ways and are constructed of quite a few different material options. Some materials are better than others and offer...
7 Things You Should Know Before Putting Solar Panels On Your Roof
Save yourself from making an expensive mistake! There are more than just a few things you should know before putting solar panels on your roof. Putting solar panels on your roof isn’t too complex of a task, but there is a fairly small margin for error which can result...
How Much Do Solar Panels Save On Energy? (And Are They Worth It?)
Solar panels come with massive benefits both in the money that they save homeowners and the sustainable green energy they produce. Many homeowners wonder how much solar panels will actually help you save on electricity use and cost. However, because they are expensive...
DIY Solar Guide: What to Know Before You Start and How To Set Up Your Personal Solar Rig
Interested in solar energy but not ready for a full system that supplies electricity to your entire home? That's okay! You can still start to learn more about how solar energy works and what it can do for you. At Sun Badger, solar isn't just a job we do, it's our...
Solar Cost & Financing
How Much Do Solar Panels Save? A Number For Number Solar Savings Breakdown
Do you feel like you're wasting money on electricity? Your kids leave the lights on, you’re probably blasting the AC or heat depending on the season, and you dread the monthly electric bill. Wouldn’t it be nice to slash your electric bill, or better yet, eliminate it...
Leasing vs. Owning Solar Panels: A Side By Side Comparison (Pros & Cons)
When it comes to having solar panels on your home, there are two different options: leasing and owning. Whether you choose to do one or the other is ultimately up to you and whether your budget allows you to lease or buy. Sometimes it's cheaper to do one vs. the...
4 Solar Financing Options To Help You Make The Switch To Green Energy
Looking to go green but don't have the green to do it? That won't keep you from going solar on our watch. Solar panels and solar energy systems aren’t cheap, so taking a loan or financing them in any way you choose isn't a bad thing. Many consumers choose to finance....
How Solar Panels Save You Money
If you haven't heard by now, solar panels can save you some serious money. When it comes to owning a home or business, electricity can be one of your highest monthly expenses. And not just that, but electricity is also an expense that increases every few months...
Solar Incentives
Types and Benefits of Renewable Energy Homeowners Can Take Advantage Of
Are you spending too much on electricity?There's a lot of hype out there around renewable energy and how it will help to shape a brighter future for everyone. Whether it's saving money or limiting the chemicals put off into the atmosphere, the benefits of renewable...
How Much Do Solar Panels Save? A Number For Number Solar Savings Breakdown
Do you feel like you're wasting money on electricity? Your kids leave the lights on, you’re probably blasting the AC or heat depending on the season, and you dread the monthly electric bill. Wouldn’t it be nice to slash your electric bill, or better yet, eliminate it...
How Solar Panels Save You Money
If you haven't heard by now, solar panels can save you some serious money. When it comes to owning a home or business, electricity can be one of your highest monthly expenses. And not just that, but electricity is also an expense that increases every few months...
How to Take Advantage of Solar Incentives in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota
Are you a home or business owner in Wisconsin or Illinois looking to save some money? You're in luck! Switching to solar energy is not only great for the environment, but you can also benefit from some great solar panel incentives. Keep reading to learn how you can...
Solar Batteries & Storage
Solar Battery Bank: Best Options For Homeowners + How They Work
A solar battery bank will allow you to take your energy-savings and efficiency to the next level. A solar battery can even offer other benefits like having power when the sun isn’t shining or when the grid turns off due to a storm or other unforeseen circumstances. A...
Understanding Off-Grid Solar: How Do Off-Grid Batteries Work?
Integrating solar panels into your home is a great way to save money, as well as reduce your carbon footprint. Today, we’re going to discuss one method for installing solar panels, called off-grid solar kits. In this post, we’ll be answering some common questions...
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