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...
Can Solar Panels Work in the Snow?
Most people think that solar panels don’t work in the snow. Indeed, solar panels cannot produce electricity if sunlight can’t reach them due to snow cover. The shorter days of winter also limit the output of solar panels compared to the relatively longer days during...
How To Be Prepared with an Energy Back-Up Plan
Do you have a back-up energy plan for when the power goes out? You may have asked yourself that question even before you made the move to solar panels. If you’ve already made the switch to solar, hopefully, your local solar installation company explained options for...
5 Tips to Fix a Bad Contractor Experience
There are few things more frustrating and stressful as a homeowner than trusting a contractor with your home and having them disappear before the work is finished. In worst-case scenarios, they leave with some of your money! Solar installs are not immune to this type...
Top 5 Solar Panel Scams to Be Aware Of
As the popularity of solar panel powered homes continues to rise, so do the scams. We don’t want you to fall prey to these tactics so we’ve been talking about the issue. It is still a rising problem in many states and we want you to be aware and prepared in case you...
Think You’re Too Remote For Solar? Think Again!
No matter where you’re located, Steel City Solar can build a solar array for your needs. In town? Great! We’ll install it on your roof. Near town, but with acreage? Swell! We can install on your roof or on a racked ground array. Up in the mountains? Perfect! Depending...
You’ve Gone Solar In Colorado … Now What?
Your panels are installed, the inspector has come and gone, you’ve even flipped the switch to turn your solar in Colorado system on. Now, while your solar panels busily work away at turning light into energy, you can sit back and relax. Or can you? Sure, your panels...
How to Determine The Type And Location For Solar Panels
If you’ve been thinking about going solar, you’ve probably been wondering just how many solar panels you would need for your home. Unfortunately, there’s no cut-and-dry answer that we can give you. The number of solar panels you need and the size of your system really...
Answering Your Questions About Solar Power
As we are out in the community talking to you and your neighbors about the benefits of solar power, we get a lot of questions about solar. That’s great! The more you know about solar power and its benefits, the more you can make an informed decision about whether...
Solar 101: Learn the Solar Panel Basics
Welcome to class! Today we’re going to cover some basics about solar panels and solar energy systems — how they work, their benefits, and how you can decide if they are right for you. Pay close attention, because there WILL be a quiz at the end of class. What are...