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Summit Energy Donates 30kw Solar System to Interfaith Social Services in Quincy, Mass.
The Donation, Worth More Than $125,000, Was Made to Celebrate Summit’s Founding and One of Its Primary Core Values of Helping People.
The Environmental Benefits of Community Solar Projects
As the world continues to seek cleaner and more sustainable sources of energy, community solar projects are emerging as a promising solution.
Solar Power for Rural Communities: Bridging the Energy Gap
Solar power is bridging the energy gap and empowering residents with clean, sustainable, and affordable energy solutions.
The Benefits of Planning for Future Solar Panel Expansion
While installing a solar panel system is a step toward sustainability, it’s essential to consider the future when it comes to your energy needs.
Solar Panel Common Issues and How to Prevent Them with Maintenance
Solar panels are a fantastic investment for those looking to save on energy costs and they require regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
How Power Outages Impact the Efficiency and Productivity of Solar Panel Installations
According to Solar Reviews, during a power outage, solar panels are unable to access the electrical grid or export excess electricity back to it.
Exploring the Technology that Enables Solar Panels to Work on Cloudy Days
Let’s delve into the technological advancements that allow solar panels to generate power even on cloudy days.
Can Solar Panels Be Installed on Any Type of Roof? A Comprehensive Guide
There are various factors that determine the suitability of different roof types for solar panel installation.
Solar-powered homes in Christchurch, New Zealand
The New Zealand Government’s ongoing mission to encourage renewable energy has recently brought about the opening of 20 new public homes in Christchurch.
Summit Energy Ranked Number 1,142 On the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies In the US
Aug 15, 2023 For Immediate Release Summit Energy Solar Company Ranked Number 1,142 On the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies In the US Mansfield, Mass. - Summit...
Solar Power Industry: A Look at Emerging Trends and Advancements in 2023
According to a report, by Energy Capital & Power, 2023 has been a remarkable year for solar power as the world continues to pursue the goal of energy transition.
Eti-4 Solar Power Plant: A Significant Step in Turkey’s Sustainable Energy Journey
According to an article written by SQ, Turkey is hopping into the renewable energy trend with the Eti-4 Solar Power Plant.
Solar Energy and Its Bright Future
As the world faces a looming climate crisis, solar energy emerges as a beacon of hope, generating green power that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels.
Ireland’s Government Encourages Switch to Solar Power for Commercial Buildings
According to the article, by Euractiv, Ireland’s government has recently announced expanded support for companies looking to make the switch to solar power.
Solar Energy: The Future of Cambodia
Solar power is a promising solution for Cambodia’s energy needs, given its potential for developing cost-effective, reliable, and clean energy systems.
Beyond Energy: How Solar Farms Are Becoming Unexpected Allies for Agriculture and Nature
An article, from CBC News, highlights two unique examples of solar farms that coexist with nature and benefit local ecosystems, communities, and agriculture.
Report Finds Massachusetts Has Ample Solar Power Potential
DOER report concluded that Massachusetts has more than enough potential solar energy to meet the requirements of its decarbonization targets set by state laws.
The Promising Future of Solar Energy: New and more efficient technologies
“Overcoming the 30% threshold provides confidence that high-performance, low-cost PVs can be brought to the market.” – De Wolf
73% of the UK’s Solar Capacity Has Been Added by Households through Solar Installations
A report by Energy Live News has revealed that around 73% of solar capacity has been added from household installations.
Solar Energy: A Solution for the Global Energy Crisis
The global energy crisis has brought about many challenges, but also many opportunities. Green energy investments is of great importance to Governments.
Solar Power: Expected to Eclipse Oil in 2023
A recent Forbes article highlights an exciting trend toward solar power investment, which is set to eclipse oil in 2023.
Solar Energy Benefits Hospitals in India: How Solar Power is Transforming the Healthcare Sector
The article published by Renewable Energy World, highlights the growing importance of rooftop solar systems in providing reliable power to rural hospitals and clinics in India.
Solar Energy Rises as Innovative Technologies Drive Affordability
The future of solar energy looks bright, according to a recent article from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Emerging Solar Energy Trends: A Strong Outlook for 2023 and Beyond
Solar energy continues to grow and expand rapidly all around the world. More advances are being made to turn solar energy into its best possible version.
The UK Plans on Building A Solar Panel Plant By 2035: The Possible Future of Solar Energy
The U.K. can cover over 40% of its current electricity needs by renewable power, but the demand for clean energy is set to triple over the next three decades.
The Sun is Setting on Expensive Energy Bills: Solar Energy On The Way to Becoming More and More Sustainable
With advancements in technology and increasing demand, it’s clear that solar energy is not only affordable now but will become even more cost-efficient in the future.
Lebanon Fights Crisis With Solar Power
A recent article published by EuroNews highlighted the remarkable impact of solar power in lowering the cost of bread in Lebanon.
Vernon, B.C. Might Require New Homes to be Built “Solar Ready”
The recent article published by Global News states that Vernon, B.C. is considering making it mandatory for all future homes to be built solar energy ready.
Rooftop Solar Installations on the Rise: Why Solar Panels are a Great Thing for Homeowners and the Planet
According to a recent report in The Guardian, there has been a significant increase in solar installations in the UK.
How Can Solar Energy Improve Your Quality of Life?
By capturing 0.02% of incoming sunlight, we would have enough energy to replace every other fuel source currently used.
Hydro-Solar? How floating solar farms could revolutionize the energy market
A new study shows that covering reservoirs and canals with floating solar panels could solve key problems.
Solar Energy and the Benefits That It Offers
Installing solar panels in residential properties offers numerous benefits. One of its main benefits is its cost-effectiveness.
The EERE is Committed to Making the US a Greener Country Through Renewable Energy
The country is on its way to building a clean energy economy that benefits everyone. EERE is committed to promoting sustainable energy solutions.
Husk Power States That Solar Energy is Key to Advancing Sustainable Growth In Africa
The article highlights the significance of solar innovation in promoting sustainable development through clean energy deployment.
Predictable Solar Energy Means More Sustainability and Increased Profits
Studies are currently being done in Australia to examine the predictability of solar energy in reducing operating costs and preventing spillage.
Solar Installations Slowed in 2022, but are set to Rebound in 2023
A year of snarled supply chains and energy crises impacted the solar market. But the future still looks bright.
Why this Olympic Stadium Will Soon be Covered in Solar Panels
How and why London Stadium is trying to redefine the relationship between carbon emissions and sporting events.
Massachusetts solar company Summit Energy recognized by Inc. magazine again!
Summit Energy has just been recognized by Inc. Magazine on their Regionals 2023 list, among some of the most successful and innovative companies in the Northeast region.
Over Half of New Electricity in U.S. will be Solar
Both large and small-scale investments mean 2023 will be a big year for solar across the country.
Solar isn’t just cleaner, it’s cheaper too
Current events have caused the price of electricity to spike in New England this winter. Here’s what people are doing about it.
Why the U.S. Gov. just suggested Puerto Rico switch to 100% Renewable Energy
In a recent report, the U.S. Department of Energy just suggested that Puerto Rico make a large-scale investment in solar energy, here’s why they did it. 100% Renewable by 2050...
What percentage of my electricity bill can be covered by solar panels?
“What % of my electric bill can be covered by solar panels?” We received this awesome question recently on one of our social media posts.
With Energy Costs Rising, New Englanders Look to Solar
Current events have caused the price of electricity to spike in New England this winter. Here’s what people are doing about it.
Solar to Dominate European Energy Markets
Investment patterns in Europe show how solar, wind, and other forms of renewable energy will soon compose the majority of the continent’s energy.
3 Key Facts about Solar in Winter
What to do, what not to do, and how to keep your solar solutions working efficiently during the coldest months of the year.
Tokyo mandates solar panels after 2025
New homes built in the Japanese capital after 2025 will be required to install solar panels in an effort to cut carbon emissions.
Solar to outproduce fossil fuels internationally in 5 years
This week, the IEA announced that the world is on track to have renewable energy outproduce oil, coal, and natural gas before the end of the decade. A brighter, cleaner future...
U.S. Renewable Energy to Overtake Coal and Nuclear by 2023
A new report from Scientific American shows that forms of renewable energy will outpace coal and nuclear power production in the U.S. by the end of 2022.
France Mandates Large Parking Lots Be Covered With Solar Panels
In a recent electrek article, it was clear that solar energy is becoming the wave of the future. French President Emmanuel Macron designed a plan that makes it mandatory for all parking lots with eighty spaces or more to be covered with solar panels.
A small New England city’s big solar expansion
With fossil fuel prices on the rise, cities across New England are continuing to make the switch to cheap, clean, renewable energy.
Nearly all of South Australia powered by solar during day
New data coming out of South Australia shows that the state can operate almost completely on solar power during the day. Officials at the Australian Energy Market Operators reported that back in August, there were multiple days where the country had record-low operational demands for non-renewable energy.
MA Solar Panel Provider Summit Energy Recognized by REC as the Top New England Solar Installer
Massachusetts solar installer Summit Energy was recently recognized by REC Group as the top New England Solar Installer. REC began in Norway in 1996 by focusing on the...
Renewable Energy Powers 100% of Greek Energy for First Time
One hundred percent of the energy required to power the country of Greece was renewable for the first time ever. In a recent article reported by Euronews Green, renewable energy...
DOE Launches 20 Million Dollar Initiative to Develop Solar Energy Industry
The Department of Energy is committed to developing the solar energy industry in the United States as evidenced in a recent energy.gov article. The Cadmium Telluride Accelerator...
Electricity Prices Increasing Unevenly Across New England
Residents in New Hampshire & Massachusetts have surely noticed that electricity is much more expensive these days, while other neighboring states have not seen as much of an...
Loans Now Available for Rising Cost of Utilities
Summit Energy understands the rising cost of electricity and so does Service Credit Union, who is offering loans to help people with the rising cost of utilities. With Covid and...
California Pilots Project to Place Solar Panel Canopies Over Canals
A plan is underway to place solar panels over canals in California to generate gigawatts of solar power at an alarming rate. This is a first but could turn out to be a real...
What’s Up With All The ”Free Solar Panel” Ads?
Learning how to effectively produce solar energy is part of the answer to saving our natural resources and protecting the environment long term. Few disagree that solar energy is...
Measures Taken to Protect the Grid in Los Angeles
The need for solar power is now more crucial than ever. A recent Los Angeles Times article noted that power demand has increased to levels that require a Flex Alert to manage the...
Is Your Home Suitable for Solar Panels?
With the popularity of residential solar on the rise, you may have thought about adding a solar installation to your own home. If so, you’re not alone. Almost half of American...
How Residential Solar Panels Generate Electricity
The Earth receives 10,000 times more power from the sun than the planet’s population even uses. You may know that residential solar panels utilize this power (although just a...
Are New England Utility Price Increases About to Affect You?
New Hampshire residents are in for quite the surprise this summer. Eversource customers in the state have been warned that the average homeowner could see a $70 increase in their...
Why Are People In New England Switching To Solar?
While electricity rates are already high and increasing annually, New England is going to get hit especially hard by price hikes this summer. The Energy Information...
Renewable Energy is Here to Stay and Solar is the Best Way to Achieve it
The term “Renewable Energy” has gone from a buzz word idea, to a very realistic assertion and measurable goal of society at large. Renewable energy helps everyone, even those...
Highlighting our Solar Partners – Meet Generac!
As a Generac Certified Installer, we wanted to give everyone some insight into what this means and why we chose to offer these solutions to our customers. Generac has been a...
Highlighting our Solar Partners – Meet Sonnen!
In our never-ending quest to educate and inform our communities about the countless benefits of going solar, we want to take this opportunity to highlight one of our valued solar...
Highlighting our Solar Partners- Meet Sunnova!
Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE: NOVA) is a leading U.S. residential solar + battery storage service provider headquartered in Houston, Texas, and has been in business...
Why Add Commercial Solar to Your Business or Company Facility?
Businesses consume electricity for lighting, HVAC, computing, and production so it is no surprise that solar is currently a hot topic with business owners, company executives and...
Massachusetts is one of the best states for Solar
Summit Energy Group – Massachusetts is one of the best states for Solar We offer solar panel and battery backup services across multiple states and Massachusetts in particular...
Future-Proof Your Home from Electrical Grid Outages
As energy becomes more expensive across the country and population density increases, the stress on existing electrical grids is something that every homeowner should be...
Solar Panels and Mother Nature: Are They a Compatible Duo?
The use of solar power has grown exponentially since 2008. More and more homeowners are using solar power today because it's more affordable than it's ever been. Are you...
Top 10 Sunsational Cities Using the Most Solar Energy
Solar power has seen a significant growth spurt in the United State over the past 10 years. This is especially evident in areas with dense populations. Slowly but surely, people...
How Long Does it Take to Install Solar Panels?
Solar installations in the U.S. could double by 2023, as reported by CNBC. It's easy to understand why since solar is a clean and renewable resource that helps offset our...
4 Benefits of Solar Panels for the Environment
Solar panels are more than just a design trend. They have great benefits for the individual using them and for the environment. Some people worry that they'll be left in the dark...
How to Choose the Right Solar Company: Your Complete Guide
The decision to install solar paneling on or around your home helps the environment and eases the electrical load on your bank account. The biggest issue with installing solar...
How Long Do Solar Panels Last?
In the first three months of 2019 alone, Americans installed enough solar panels to generate electricity for over 12 million homes. The demand isn't expected to slow down,...
What to Expect from Your Solar Panel Installation (and How to Prepare)
Finished building your house and considering the best source of energy to install? A wide variety of options ranging from hydro, wind, and power energy are available in the...
Solar FAQ: How Does Solar Energy Work?
All of your friends have been talking to you about converting to solar panels. While you vaguely know what they are and that they can save you money on your power bill, you don’t...
Everything You Need to Know About Solar Panel Maintenance
Whether you’ve already installed your solar panels or are still considering this as an option there are some basic things that are important for you to know. Solar panels are an...
Do You Know of the Solar Panel Rebate? The Solar Panel Tax Breaks and Benefits You Can Claim
What if you could be paid money to save money? This may sound like a dream. However, homeowners who have installed solar panels can turn this dream into reality! It all comes...
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need for My Building Size?
Investing in solar panels for your home or business is becoming an increasingly good option. The cost is going down, and tax credits can make the switch even more affordable. But...
6 Solar Energy Benefits for Commercial Buildings
Switching to solar power isn't just about being green. There are many other advantages that come with going solar. It's time to think smart and join the other American businesses...
Do They Really Make a Difference? How Much Money Do Solar Panels Save Residential Homeowners?
You're environmentally conscious, and you do your part. You've swapped out all your plastic water bottles for a reusable one. You compost. You've heard a lot of great things...
Are Solar Panels Worth It for Your Home?
The reality of the world we live in is that fossil fuels are not going to last forever. There is a finite number of resources on our planet. What that number is has yet to be...
Solar Roads: Are They Possible?
Are solar roads realistic? We think so! We all know that solar energy is an incredible form of clean energy, and the reasons are apparent. The sun is going to keep streaming out...
What Is the Difference Between a Solar Panel & Solar Array?
Solar power can literally save the world. We're now at the point where human civilization is the driving force on our planet. It is our actions, our consumption of resources,...
5 Essential Facts About Solar Panels
Solar panels have more benefits than people realize. When talking about solar power panels, most people know the concept behind it but don't know why it is the best energy source...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Home Solar Panels
1. Home Solar Panels - Temperature Is Irrelevant Often when people talk about solar energy, we see images of a hot, barren landscape with nothing but solar panels. This has led...
How Do Solar Panels Survive Harsh Weather?
When considering solar panel installation, you may wonder how they will hold up in adverse weather conditions. Many know that solar panels reduce both carbon footprint and...
Are some states more friendly to solar energy?
There are several benefits to using solar energy. Going solar can help you reduce your carbon footprint, cut energy costs, and increase property value. From the perspective of a...
Wind energy vs. Solar power – which renewable energy source is right for you?
When considering an off grid or grid connect power system the two main options for renewable energy equipment all narrow down to wind turbines and solar panels. So which is the superior, wind energy or solar power? Let’s just carry on with this whole argument by making a quick overviewing. “Going green” is what.
UK to start building solar paneled roads
The UK government proved once again that it’s not that conservative. By accepting the progressive renewable energy industry, the government planned few new highways across the Britain to be equipped with built-in solar panels. That plan started with a
Advantages of solar as a service, compared to regular energy plans
Obviously, solar panels need maximum daytime sun exposure in order to generate the most amount of energy. Likewise, wind turbines need to be in a windy location in order to generate a lot of electricity.
How Newark Became #1 in the US
Here we will explain, why did this small city in the state of New York has more solar panels per
NYC Solar Incentives and Property Tax Abatement for Solar Photovoltaics
New York state government passed legislation allowing for a property tax abatement on solar PV equipment expenditures. Enacted in 2008, the
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