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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…

The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) this past year was a huge win for clean energy and renewables. The new policy creates many new programs that incentivize electrification, energy efficiency, and renewable energy adoption. From tax credit extensions, to new rebate programs, families and individuals can take advantage of these new savings to…

As a devoted outdoorsman and environmentalist, SunFarm Energy customer, Jim Muhl, knows first hand how our lifestyle choices affect our land, air, and water. For him, protecting the environment means making a purposeful change. Going solar just made sense. “If you like being outdoors, you pay attention to the environment,” says Jim. As an avid…

Making the switch to solar is a win-win for everyone. With solar on your home, you enjoy lower power bills, increased energy independence, and less reliance on fossil fuels. Solar diversifies our grid and makes it more resilient during peak demand times. Plus, when your system sends excess energy back to the grid, neighboring homes…

Energy independence, peace of mind, resiliency. These are just a few of the words that come to mind when we think about solar + storage. After all, in the words of SunFarm Co-Founder, Doug Herrick, “energy in the form of electricity is a necessity.” Now, you can store that necessity. Solar + Storage for Every…

Solar + Storage Basics  How does solar + storage work?   Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems typically generate more energy than a home can use in a day. Systems without battery storage with Tesla Powerwall send excess energy back to the grid and the customer receives a credit on their bill from the power company. This is…