What happens to solar panels in a hurricane?
For Floridians, hurricane season is an inevitable part of each year that causes worry and panic. It’s important to make sure that your home is ready for a hurricane and that it can withstand the high-speed winds. If you have solar panels on your home and live in an area prone to hurricanes, you might wonder how the extreme weather will impact your solar panels. The good news is that solar panels hold up quite well during hurricanes.
What property managers need to know about rooftop solar panels
According to the United States Department of Energy, solar energy is becoming more popular in the US every year. A1A Solar just completed Florida’s largest rooftop solar array on a popular furniture retail store. The energy system consists of 5,742 solar panels and provides up to 50 percent of the building’s power consumption. With many companies following suit, there are a number of things property managers need to know about rooftop maintenance.
Turn on the tax savings with solar energy
Installing a solar energy system helps save the environment. Did you know it also saves you money on your federal taxes? Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, you can claim a tax credit for up to 30 percent of the cost to install a solar energy system. However, the amount you claim depends on when you installed your system.
How to clean your solar panels
As spring arrives and flowers begin to bloom, the abundance of pollen can be a nuisance. Pollen accumulates on your solar panels, hampering their performance. Rain can wash away pollen, but if it hasn’t rained for a while, you’ll have to clean your solar panels on your own. Fortunately, it’s quite easy.
A JEA proposal threatens to pull the plug on
A fast-growing local business says that if the JEA board approves the proposed SolarSmart policy on April 19, it will mean pulling the plug on the company’s growth potential and, ultimately, livelihood. The United States Small Business Administration named A1A Solar Contracting’s CEO, Pete Wilking, the 2016 Florida Veteran-Owned Small-Business Person of the Year.
