Our Latest Blogs

Utah's dry summers and windy seasons mean dust and pollen build up on rooftop panels faster than you'd think. Here's how often cleaning actually makes sense.

A little dust looks harmless, but soiling losses are a real, measurable drag on your system's output. Here's what's actually happening under the grime.

You can't always see grime from the ground. These are the practical signals that it's time to schedule a solar panel cleaning.

A garden hose seems like an easy fix, but rooftop panels come with real risks — to you and to the equipment. Here's what to know before climbing up.

Lower-than-expected production can come from a dozen different causes. Here's how to narrow it down before assuming the worst.

Your inverter is usually the first thing to tell you something's wrong. Here's a plain-language guide to what those codes are actually saying.

Your monitoring app has more useful information than most homeowners realize — if you know what normal looks like.

Not sure what actually happens when you book a diagnostic? Here's a straightforward walkthrough of what to expect.

Some problems are obvious. Others hide in your utility bill for months before anyone notices. Here's what to watch for.

Inverters are the hardest-working part of a solar system, and often the first to wear out. Here's what failure looks like before it becomes total downtime.

Plenty of solar installers have closed shop over the past few years. Your system doesn't have to go unserviced just because they did.

Wiring issues are one of the most common — and most preventable — causes of solar system underperformance. Here's what typically goes wrong.

Replacing your roof doesn't mean losing your solar system. Here's how the detach-and-reinstall process actually works, step by step.

Short answer: yes, almost always. Here's why, and what happens if you try to skip it.

Timelines depend on system size and your roofer's schedule, but here's a realistic breakdown of what to expect.

A reroof with solar involved touches two different trades. When they don't talk to each other, homeowners are the ones who pay for it.

Birds and squirrels see the gap under your solar panels as prime real estate. Critter guard is the simplest way to keep it that way — empty.

The damage isn't just cosmetic. Nesting animals can cause real, expensive problems for an otherwise healthy solar system.

You usually can't see under your own panels — but there are clear signs from the ground that something's moved in.

Installers and servicers solve different problems. If your system already exists, here's what to actually look for.