By mtvSolar | September 17, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
The final quarter of 2019 is upon us, and for those interested in solar energy, we are also approaching the first reduction of a major incentive: the 30% tax credit on solar installations ends on December 31st of 2019. More specifically, residential construction must be started by that date, according to the tax code as… Continue Reading Buyer Beware: Solar Sellers Without Installers
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | August 30, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
Although solar panels can pay for themselves in the long run, they are not a tiny investment. They cost quite a bit of money to install, so it is normal for people who are considering a solar installation to worry about what effects the weather may have on their new investment. Of course, the usual… Continue Reading Can Solar Panels Survive Hurricane Season?
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | July 25, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
mtvSolar Featured on 2019 Top Solar Contractors List The Solar Power World Top Solar Contractors list includes Berkeley Springs-based solar firm Berkeley Springs, WV – 07.23.2019 – With renewable energy expected to be the fastest growing source of U.S. electricity generation for at least the next two years, local solar installer mtvSolar is happy to… Continue Reading mtvSolar Ranked #1 Installer in West Virginia
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | July 23, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
Policy always has an impact on the return on investment of particular energy sources, and solar energy is no exception. For instance, solar installations currently qualify for a 30% Investment Tax Credit this year but only a 26% credit next year, and that 4% lower tax credit means more of your investment that you’ll have… Continue Reading Commercial/Ag Safe Harbor: Keeping the 30% ITC for a 2020 Solar Installation
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | July 17, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
This 6.2kW array in Fairfax, VA consists of 20 310w modules coupled to SolarEdge EV charging inverter.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | July 9, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
This 8.4kW array in Boyce, VA consists of 24 350w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | June 27, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
This 9.9kW array in Round Hill, VA consists of 30 Panasonic 330w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | June 12, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
We are immensely grateful for those who bravely respond to our emergencies. When a fire breaks out in your home or business, time is of the essence and the safety of everyone on the scene is imperative. Solar photo-voltaic panels, while great for the environment, can place firefighters in great danger, depending on how the… Continue Reading Solar and Firefighter Safety: Protecting First Responders
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | May 30, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
Renewable energy: it’s an area of serious concern and consideration for many states, and with good reason. In Maryland, renewable energy is going to see big changes in the coming years and as a result, explosive new solar adoption. Maryland’s New Solar Targets By 2020, Maryland was previously projected to use 25% of its energy… Continue Reading Maryland’s New Solar Target: How Does It Impact You?
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | April 30, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
This 39.68kW array in Broadlands, VA consists of 128 SilFab 310w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverters.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | April 18, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
This 4.96 kW array in Bloomery, WV consists of 16 SilFab 310w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | April 8, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
This 11.05kW array in Winchester, VA consists of 34 Panasonic 325w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | March 1, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
If you are a home or commercial property owner looking for a way to save on energy bills, while at the same time promoting environmental sustainability, have you considered a solar system? While most people are quick to praise the eco-friendly aspects of a solar installation, many wonder about the financial consequences of such a… Continue Reading Is a Solar System Affordable? 4 Points to Consider
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | February 21, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
This 11.49kW array consists of 38 modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | January 30, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
This battery backup system in Hyattsville, MD is a retrofit of an existing solar array. The existing modules were coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter along with an LG Chem RESU10H battery for backup of critical loads.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | January 23, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
The 30% Federal income tax credit is valid through the end of 2019, and then begins to taper off before eventually disappearing for residential installations. As we’re in the final year to claim the full 30%, thoughts of claiming the solar tax credit inevitably come up more often. The tax code and its system of… Continue Reading How To Collect Your Solar Tax Credit
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | January 17, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
This 4.96kW array in Chantilly, VA consists of 16 SilFab 310w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverter.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | January 8, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
This 15.5kW array in Lovettsville, VA consists of 50 SilFab 310w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverters.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | January 4, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
This 16.74kW array in Martinsburg, WV consists of 54 SilFab 310w modules coupled to SolarEdge optimizers and inverters.
Read MoreBy mtvSolar | January 2, 2019 | Category mtvSolar
Despite the president’s goal to level the playing field between US and international solar panel manufacturing, the solar energy industry is not feeling the effects nearly as harshly as initially predicted. Foreign manufacturers often undercut American prices for competing products to break into emerging markets, exactly as foreign solar manufacturers have done with solar. With… Continue Reading Solar Panel Tariffs Have Not Shaken The Industry As Predicted
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