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Our Learning Center is your online resource for comprehensive information about solar technology. Viridis Energy is committed to making sure you are well informed before you make the great choice of going Solar! Our Solar articles are frequently updated with new lessons each week.
Does My Electrical Panel Need to be Upgraded When Going Solar?
Many of our customers in Massachusetts wonder how much a solar energy system costs. Our prices vary depending on the brand of solar panel and if there are solar batteries to have power during grid outages. However, another factor that impacts the total cost of a solar system is whether or not the property needs an electric service panel upgrade.You may need to upgrade your electrical panel if you...... read more
Published on Dec, 1 2022
What's the Best Direction for Solar Panels to Face?
In the past, there was only one answer to the question, "What's the best direction for solar panels to be pointed?" In the Northern Hemisphere, that direction was south. Because the sun shines directly over the equator most of the time, south-facing solar panels have an opportunity to collect more sunlight and generate more solar energy.Every house has a different orientation to the sun, so every...... read more
Published on Nov, 16 2022
Do Solar Panels Generate Power on Cloudy Days?
Clouds are not really the obstacle they appear to be. Many people think solar panels work best in sun-blasted regions with few or no clouds. That's not quite true. Solar panels produce energy by converting sunlight to direct current (DC) and then an inverter turns that into alternating current (AC), which is the type of power most houses run on. Cloudy days create an estimated power drop-off of...... read more
Published on Nov, 7 2022
A Look at SunPower SunVault Battery Storage
Bottle the Sun—In your home, power is everything. Keeping the lights on at night and food fresh in the refrigerator is more than a luxury. It represents safety, freedom and control. And with SunVault Storage, you can maintain safety and freedom inside your home, regardless of what happens outside of it.Keeping Your Lights OnPower outages are simply part of our world these days. From rolling...... read more
Published on Mar, 13 2022
How Many Solar Panels Will I Need?
Unfortunately there is no blanket answer for this common question.However, there is no need to worry, Viridis Energy uses our enhanced and specialized software to design the absolute best solar system to fit your needs. Every household is going to be different depending on a handful of factors. That is why our solar experts are here to help you sort through all the technical stuff.We'll ask you...... read more
Published on Feb, 20 2022
Is My Roof Good For a Solar Power System?
As people begin the process of researching a potential Solar PV system there are some popular questions that come up. Viridis Energy has listed some of the most popular questions for you below.1.) Which way does your roof face?Solar PV panels are most effective on a broad, south facing roof (at least in the northern hemisphere). Ideally, they should face true south, which is a slightly different...... read more
Published on Jan, 15 2022SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN SAVE BY GOING SOLAR
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