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We are your local solar experts and we're here to help you get your project done right. Check out the latest from our blog, and take a deeper dive into the world of solar energy.
We are your local solar experts and we're here to help you get your project done right. Check out the latest from our blog, and take a deeper dive into the world of solar energy.
Your home or business is more than just the rooftop, why not explore additional solar solutions? When you think about switching to solar where do you envision your panels? Probably on a rooftop. And that’s for good reason! Rooftop solar is a cost effective and accessible way to reap all the benefits of solar power….
The next generation of battery storage has arrived. Tesla Powerwall 3 is the latest in battery storage technology for your home or business. SunFarm Energy is proud to be a Tesla Certified Installer and we’ve completed hundreds of battery storage projects across the Gulf Coast. We’re so excited to bring you the latest technology to…
What is REAP? The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding for farmers, agricultural producers, and rural small businesses to make energy efficiency improvements at their facilities. Funds are available for a variety of projects that positively impact overhead energy costs. This includes renewable energy systems like solar, wind,…
Looking Back on Our Favorite Features In 2023 we published 25 editions of Solar News of the Week to keep you up to date on the latest solar, renewable energy, and utility news. It was a record-breaking year for solar and an exciting time for stories from the renewable energy industry. From space-based solar, to…
Pensacola Beach’s First Solar-Powered Hotel The Gulf Coast just took another step closer to a clean energy future. The Surf & Sand, one of Pensacola Beach’s premier hotel destinations, added solar to their property this past summer through a partnership with SunFarm Energy. After many years in development, the project is Pensacola Beach’s first-ever solar-powered…
Congratulations! You finally started generating energy with your solar power system. You just received a bill from the power company and are feeling a little confused. If you have solar, you shouldn’t be receiving a bill right? Not necessarily. You might hear from some companies that solar will completely eliminate your energy bill. This is…
Installing solar comes with some exciting changes around your home or business. You’ve got new panels on the roof, maybe a few new junction boxes on the side of the house, and probably a new smartphone app that tracks your system production. But what about your power bill? As a new solar owner, you will…
Harnessing power from the sun is a tale as old as time. Literally. History shows that humans first used the sun as a source of thermal energy as early as the 7th century B.C. After harnessing that power into a usable source of energy thanks to advancements in the 19th and 20th centuries, today’s modern…
Renewable energy adoption is on the rise, and there’s no limit to what it can do – and whom it can reach. As nations across the globe turn to massive wind and solar developments to scale up their infrastructure, sometimes it’s the smaller projects that mean the most. For students in both Alabama and Central…
When it comes to solar power, insurance coverage is an important part of the conversation. Receiving adequate coverage should not be a barrier to gaining energy independence. We’re working hard to assist folks impacted by these issues on a local and legislative level. In the meantime, we’ve got answers to some frequently asked questions that…