Originally published by NRCM by Kaitlin Kelly O’Neill, Coalition for Community Solar Access A new study (PDF) released this week by the consulting firm Daymark Energy Advisors shows that the increase in local solar energy projects encouraged by Maine’s Net Energy Billing (NEB) program has already generated significant benefits to Maine...
The solar power market has changed dramatically in the last couple of decades. Thus, what might have been true a while ago is not anymore. Let’s explore some common solar energy myths to understand the real deal. Myth 1: Solar energy is too expensive in Maine This...
Solar energy is a wise investment and a great way to virtually eliminate your power bills. The solar panels you choose will have an impact on your utility savings and is an important decision. Most solar companies in Maine install at least a couple of...
Sundog Solar recently installed a 153-kW solar farm for the town of Tremont on a capped landfill on Mount Desert Island in Maine. The town used to pay between $ 0.17 and $ 0.18 per kWh of electricity. They now pay $ 0.125 per kWh...
Most solar systems that Sundog Solar installs pay for themselves in less than ten years in utility savings. The financial aspects of a solar system vary based on numerous factors including the cost of the solar system. Cost of Grid Electricity The cost of electricity varies widely...
[embed]https://youtu.be/mfjSUo61ZP4[/embed] Sundog Solar installed a 73.7kW solar system at the Bristol - South Bristol Transfer Facility in Bristol, Maine. The solar system consists of 220 solar panels and is located between the highway and town sheds. The system will save an estimated $210,000 over the next...
Are you building a new home in Maine and want it to be powered by solar energy? By incorporating solar in your plans, you can help maximize the system output. Here are some tips to get the most value from your solar system. Orient Your House...
Most solar panels are very durable and reliably produce solar electricity for 25 or more years. With no moving parts, the PV panels we install don’t require regular maintenance and come with long warranties. At Sundog Solar, we only install solar systems with long, comprehensive...