Guide to Colorado Solar Incentives (2024)

Guide to Colorado Solar Incentives (2024) Installing solar panels is an investment, but there are ways to make it more affordable. There are several solar incentives available that reduce the upfront cost of a home solar panel installation and help you break even on your investment faster.    Solar Power Pros is a local solar… Continue reading Guide to Colorado Solar Incentives (2024)

Do Solar Panels Work During a Power Outage?

Do Solar Panels Work During a Power Outage? One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners who are thinking about installing solar panels is whether they work in a power outage. The short answer is no—most residential solar panel systems are connected to the electric grid, and anytime it goes down, they go… Continue reading Do Solar Panels Work During a Power Outage?

How Long Do Solar Panels Last?

How Long Do Solar Panels Last? One of the main benefits of residential solar panels is their long lifespan. Most solar panels are warranted for 25 years, and they typically last for much longer than that!    Long lifespan, combined with low maintenance requirements, make solar panels a good investment that will save you money… Continue reading How Long Do Solar Panels Last?

Is Solar Worth it in Colorado?

Is Solar Worth it in Colorado? Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular in Colorado—the state has enough solar installed to power 589,898 homes! You’ve probably seen solar panels popping up on roofs in your neighborhood and started to wonder whether you should make the switch to solar, too.    Solar panels have a lot of… Continue reading Is Solar Worth it in Colorado?

20 Reasons to Install Solar Panels in Colorado

20 Reasons to Install Solar Panels in Colorado Residential solar energy is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States economy, and it isn’t slowing down any time soon. The solar market is growing rapidly and there are currently more than 2 million solar energy systems installed in the United States!  From long-term electric… Continue reading 20 Reasons to Install Solar Panels in Colorado

Time of Use Rates: How to Avoid a Surprise Bill

Time of Use Rates: How to Avoid a Surprise Bill Are time-of-use (TOU) charges driving up your electric bills? You’re not alone! Homeowners across Colorado are feeling the strain of TOU charges, which increase your electricity rates during peak demand periods.    Shifting your electricity consumption to off-peak hours can help you keep your electric… Continue reading Time of Use Rates: How to Avoid a Surprise Bill

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in Colorado?

Find out how much it costs to install solar panels in Colorado in 2023. Get a free, customized home solar cost estimate from Solar Power Pros today!

Solar Panel Sizes and What You Should Know

Solar Panel Sizes and What You Should Know As solar PV has become mainstream over the past 30 years, improvements in technology have led to tremendous gains in the power a solar panel can produce. During that time, solar panels’ dimensions haven’t increased all that much despite gains of over 7x in a panel’s power… Continue reading Solar Panel Sizes and What You Should Know

Why Engineers Go Solar

People of all occupations and types go solar, but after being in this industry for almost a decade, I have noticed that a large portion of our customers tend to lean towards the STEM fields, specifically, engineering. As we collaborate with other solar companies across the country, I have been able to determine that we… Continue reading Why Engineers Go Solar

“Hey Santa, It’s Me” – How Solar Panels Can Keep Your Christmas Lights On

Christmas lights account for around 6% of residential energy use in the month of December.