Will my solar panels work during cloudy weather? Will I still have electricity at night with solar panels? What happens when it rains with solar panels? There are LOTS of questions homeowners have when it comes to making the switch to free and clean solar energy. Here...
If you live in Southern Colorado, you might be wondering about the different types of solar panel maintenance. Solar panels are built to withstand all sorts of assaults from the elements without damage. A few years ago, for instance, the National Renewable Energy...
When it comes to energy independence, solar batteries are an integral part of any solar system. Let’s explore exactly how solar batteries work and what they do. We’ll cover batteries that are paired with a solar array for your home or a commercial business. Home...
Have you been looking into the best solar energy options in Colorado and encountered the term Net Metering? Net metering, sometimes referred to as NEM, is a rate program for utilities in which your power company purchases excess solar energy your system produces. The...
Recently the United States Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill, called H.R. 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 covers a variety of topics like corporate taxes, healthcare, and sustainable energy options. But how does this bill change things for...
It’s a great time for solar power and clean energy technology. Earlier this year, the federal government reached an agreement on a bill called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This bill will include $370 billion for climate measures and renewable energy. One of...
Here at Steel City Solar, we’re all about serving the needs of our community. We’re the leading solar power company in Pueblo and Southern Colorado, and we love to give back to the neighborhoods we serve. We hire locally and are dedicated to providing products and...
Are you thinking about going solar? You’re not the only one! Solar panels have been in use since the 1880s. But of course, in the 2020s, certain types of solar panels have really been gaining popularity. And that’s for good reason. Today’s solar panels can gather more...
Pueblo West deserves a trustworthy solar panel install and energy company that gives back and supports the community. That’s why we started Steel City Solar in 2016. Since then, we’ve made multiple investments in the community. That means helping thousands of...
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...
