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When you decide to go solar, there are two types of direct solar energy types that you’ll find: thermal solar, also called hot water solar, and photovoltaic or PV solar. Both solar technologies collect the sun’s rays and convert them into energy that you can use to power your home. But while both rely on…

While having solar panels installed on your roof is shown to increase your overall property value, we here at SolarMates understand that when it comes to selling your home, having solar installed can present different challenges. Luckily, selling a home with solar can also be very rewarding (and in many cases can actually…

With winter just around the corner, even our balmy Florida weather can get a little nippy, but that shouldn’t keep you from getting into the pool! A quick search online will tell you that you can run your pool heater off of solar, but should you? At SolarMates, we know that you need…

At SolarMates, we know that making the switch to powering your home with solar can be tough. There’s a lot to learn about solar panels, power systems, and battery storage, not to mention all the tax and installation processes involved. That’s why we’ve written about many of these things on this blog. Today,…

At SolarMates, we know that making the switch to solar power can be a daunting prospect. There is a lot to learn, and the upfront costs can sometimes seem hard to swallow. There’s a lot to learn about solar power for your home, and we are here to help you understand the benefits…

When deciding to install solar panels for your home, the first thing you’ll need to determine is whether you have a good roof for solar. Luckily, even if your roof is not ideal for solar, our experts at Solar Bear Tampa can help find alternate solutions for your solar panel installation needs, depending on your…