In honor of Earth Day 2021 and our ongoing mission to provide cleaner energy for future generations, Unbound Solar is proud to announce our latest initiative with The Atrium, a creative innovation center for sustainability based in Sacramento, CA. We believe in empowering people through education, which is why when a group of artists from … Continued
When it comes to sustainable energy, California takes the lead in adoption rate and progressive policies. Solar panels have been common additions to old and new homes alike for some time in the sunny state. Consequently, few people are surprised by the solar mandate in California. It is all part of California’s ambitious plan to … Continued
The federal solar tax credit significantly reduces the cost of installing solar for millions of Americans. It allows homeowners to claim 26% of the cost as tax credits. However, the tax credit does not always apply to homeowners. In some cases, business owners can be eligible to claim the solar power tax credits instead. It … Continued
How Do New Solar Panel Building Regulations Impact My Business and Clients? Solar panel building regulations are becoming increasingly prevalent across the U.S., and homebuilders need to adapt their building processes to comply. California recently passed legislation requiring all new single-family homes to be equipped with solar-ready equipment. Other states, including Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Colorado … Continued
Complete Solar Installation vs. Solar-Ready Home A solar-ready home is a new home equipped with specific features to make solar panels easier and more affordable to install in the future. Conversely, a complete solar installation involves mounting a solar panel system on a new build or an existing structure. Certain features must be included and … Continued
The solar energy industry has experienced tremendous growth in the past few years. The National Solar Job Census estimated that nearly 250,000 people were employed in the industry in 2019, and this number is expected to double in the next five years. The construction industry has an opportunity to benefit from this solar boom. As … Continued
There were a lot of great questions asked during the live Q&A portions of our ‘Straight Answers on Solar’ live event series that took place on March 25th and 27th, 2021. Unfortunately, we ran out of time before we could address them all — so we wanted to take some time to answer the ones … Continued
By Kristen Chapple, editor and content creator at EcoPeanut.com As the price of non-renewable energy continues to fluctuate, more and more homeowners are switching to renewable energy sources. And among the available renewable electricity sources, solar energy is the most abundant and affordable. Plus, the idea of cutting down the monthly electricity bill and increasing … Continued
In December 2020, the United States Congress passed a spending bill that includes an extension for a solar tax credit. Thanks to the $1.4 trillion federal spending package, property owners who begin solar installations in residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale market segments through 2022, will qualify to receive a solar tax credit at 26%. The … Continued
Today we’re going to look at the most common mistakes we see from beginners who are just starting to research and design their own solar system. Our goal with this article is to prevent common headaches and (potentially costly) problems that stem from poor system design. Since we came online in 2002, we’ve talked to … Continued