Robert Sarai is a leading expert in energy efficiency and sustainability with L.A. Solar Group, one California’s highest-rated solar companies. His goal is to provide smart energy solutions to property owners though engaging and meaningful content on solar technology, energy efficiency, market trends, and sustainability in Los Angeles and throughout California.
“Behind-the-meter” energy storage, encompassing both small business and home retrofits as well as communities, could be worth $16.5 billion by 2024 according to Navigant Research. Storage for homes is the most embryonic sub-segment of this next wave. Thus far, home storage is mostly being marketed as an add-on to rooftop PV for up-market Energy Prosumers,…
To earn Premier Dealer accreditation, a SunPower dealer must achieve a 90 percent or greater customer satisfaction score on past installations, and successfully complete two advanced certification courses in topics such as the installation and design of high efficiency systems. “SunPower Premier Dealers are selected for their commitment to providing customers with outstanding service in…
Over the last 5 years, LA Solar Group has become one of the leaders in the solar energy sector. With this success, Inc. 500 magazine formally announced LA-Solar Group as the 75th fasted growing company in America joining the ranks of companies like Microsoft, GoPro, and Oracle. The secret to LA Solar Group’s success has…
With roof top solar being the primary installation for residential and commercial properties, many that own their system inquire when it would be ideal to clean the solar pv panels. For those that may lease, solar panel cleaning should be provided by the leasor of the panels who are the owners of the system. With…
As battery storage becomes a popular option for a green home, many homeowners with solar have wondered how a battery can play a significant role with their energy resources. There’s no question that solar with energy storage technology has become a viable and more reliable choice for clean recycled energy and emergency power. The purpose…
Being that clean energy is a fundamental issue in today’s political spectrum, the Whitehouse wants it to be available to all Americans. The plan is called, Clean Energy Savings for All Initiative. The goal is to bring 1 Gigawatt of solar energy to low and moderate income families by 2020 part of President Obama’s Climate…
Earlier this year California passed the second part of the Net-Energy-Metering program (NEM), deciding to continue to offer NEM at the same rate but with added charges for solar homeowners. NEM 2.0 now requires homeowners to go on a Time-of-Use Plan and adds Non-Bypassable Charges (NBCs) and a one-time Interconnection Fee. The Time-of-Use Plan replaces…
Earlier this year, SunEdison commenced a complete restructuring of their corporation due to their loss that they filed late last year. To date, SunEdison is still the largest renewable energy firm in the world. They been in the solar business for over 40 years. Despite the company’s fast growth that lead to too much debt,…
When going solar, it’s not just LA Solar Group that’s going to be involved in the installation project. Also included is the City’s Department of Building and Safety and also the Utility company. In this case, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Before a solar installation can begin on the home, LADWP has…
Solar pool heating has become the latest craze for homeowners with swimming pools. With summer just around the corner, there are many benefits so thermal pool heating to take advantage of. WHAT IS THERMAL ALL ABOUT Similar to PV Solar panels, thermal works by absorbing energy from the Sun. What’s different is rather than this…
