Solar systems are fairly simple. The panels absorb light energy from the sun and convert it into power for your house. As the light hits the panels, it captures this light energy inside of photovoltaic cells. This energy gets sent to an inverter. There, it’s converted...
Get Through Long Colorado Winters with the Help of Solar If you’re a business or homeowner who already has a solar system or if you’re thinking about going solar, it’s important to know what the output of solar power is through the different seasons. Depending on...
You’ve probably seen our Steel City Trucks all over Pueblo, Colorado. That’s because we both install and service the solar installations that other companies have installed. Unlike some solar companies who just pass through town to make a few quick installs, we’re...
Now is the time to check your insulation, not just to prepare for winter, but also to keep that heat in the attic from moving on down into the house. Cooling and heating are the biggest part of your home’s total energy usage. The US Department of Energy states that...
Have you had your solar power system for a while? Does it feel like it’s not producing as much power as it used to? Maybe your household needs have changed and you now require more power. Now is a great time to consider an upgrade to enjoy more efficiency and bigger...
The Benefits of Solar During the Hot & Sunny Summer Months Solar panels don’t just power your air-conditioner on scorching hot summer days, they also take over some of the AC’s work themselves. Based on a study at the University of California at San Diego, rooftop...
Remember when your utility bills were reasonable every month? In this modern world, there are so many devices that drain energy from your home. The utility bills seem to keep going up. But there is a way to take control of that cost forever. Solar energy is simply...
We’re proud to be a part of an exciting new team of business owners, employers, and educators coming together this spring to launch the Pueblo chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME). What is FAME? Toyota began FAME in 2008 with a...
So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and go solar! Now what? The most important decision you can make is to carefully select the solar installer that you’re going to work with. While it may be easy to price solar panels and other equipment, finding the right...
Being Southern Colorado’s top solar provider, we love to talk about solar! And we’re always happy to answer any solar panel questions from our friends and neighbors. We get some questions more than others, so we thought it would be helpful to give you the answers to...
