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A homeowners’ association (HOA) is a private association formed either in a building with multiple owner-occupancies or by a real-estate developer1. Their …
The Virginia Clean Energy Act established a mandatory renewable portfolio standard (RPS) program whereby Virginia utilities are required to have a certain …
Why does my proposed system have an alternating current (AC) inverter capacity that is lower than the solar panel capacity in direct …
Batteries are easily the greatest solar add-on item of all time, adding thousands or tens of thousands of dollars to a standard …
Loans are the single most popular method for going solar. Despite their popularity, choosing a loan option is often the least enjoyable …
Critter Guard: Do Squirrels love to nest under solar panels, which can cause a bunch of nasty problems. They can chew up …
States and even counties vary wildly across the country on their “solar friendliness” (the ease and cost of going solar). This can …
What is an inverter and why do I need one? When solar panels generate energy, it is created in the form of …
Despite the abundant number of variables involved in estimating the production of a solar system, the overall process is conceptually quite simple: …
There are a multitude of challenges facing the owner, architect, and general contractor when planning and designing a new home. Due to …
While comparing quotes can be difficult in any arena, it is a particularly troublesome for homeowners going solar. Fortunately, there are a …
As with many other aspects of a home, aesthetics is a primary concern for most residents considering a solar system installation. A …
How does snow affect the performance of solar panel power? It’s not uncommon to get heavy snows in the Virginia/Maryland/DC areas, and …
Updated April 2020 One of the most common questions we get from solar customers is: “Can my HOA prohibit me from getting …
A new tariff has recently been placed on foreign-made solar modules in the United States – what does this mean for homeowners …
reach out to us at Nova Solar Battery storage can be a particularly confusing topic for homeowners who are interested in solar …
