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Sunbright Solar Company Growth and Hiring Report
TUCSON, AZ — Sunbright Solar LLC., the top-rated Souther Arizona solar installer is rounding out its fifth year in business with continued growth and hiring. Among other developments, we have With consistent growth prior and even through 2020's tryting...
Sunbright Solar Named Elite Solar Installer by Partner Panasonic North America
TUCSON, A.Z., January 14th, 2:30 pm AZT Top-rated solar installer Sunbright Solar LLC is proud to announce we have been added to the Elite Tier in Panasonic North America's Residential Solar Installer Program, the highest distinction available. Sunbright Solar has...
Can I Get Solar in My Neighborhood? TEP’s New Guidelines (Updated 2021)
As of January 2021, TEP is again allowing the large majority of neighborhoods to have grid-tied solar panel systems on homes and businesses. File this under good news: As of mid-January 2021, Tucson Electric Power is no longer requiring home and business owners in...
We Get Asked This A Lot On Solar
At Sunbright Solar, we love it when someone get straight to the point, and we do sometimes get the question “But seriously, is solar worth it?” given to us point blank. And the straight-up answer is “Yes! For many, solar is extremely smart financially, and pays off.”...
Keeping Arizona Healthy & Safe from COVID-19
During this time of uncertainty, Sunbright Solar is taking proactive measures to continue serving Southern Arizona with excellence. Solar power keeps us healthy by improving the air quality here in Southern Arizona, as well as proving life-sustaining...
Panasonic EverVolt Solar Battery Launches Amidst High Demand
Solar plus storage is the next wave of innovation in energy tech Against a backdrop of recent power shutoffs and electrical grid concerns in the Southwestern U.S., Panasonic North America debuted its newest energy storage solution to match surging demand. Panasonic...
Top Reasons to go to the Arizona State Home Show 2020
Sunbright Solar has built our reputation in Southern Arizona through connections — our success is due to our customers' recommendations and referrals, and conversations had in the community and at events. Related: Take a look at what other Arizonans say about...
A Roomba to clean solar panels? Why not!
Years ago, we saw the first autonomous robotic vacuum cleaners hit the market with plenty of buzz. While early models tended to be more of a toy than something that could clean anything particularly well, they have definitely come a long way. Recent...
What’s Your True Cost of Electricity? 3 Steps to Find Out
To really understand how you can benefit from solar, it helps to start with knowing how much power you use, and how much you pay for it. Surprisingly, that math isn't always as simple as we think. Utility companies have different rates, rate structures, and connection...
Solar Saves the World: 3 Ways Solar Power Reduces Pollution
Solar power has an immediate, positive impact on your quality of life (think lower bills!), but don't forget some of the far-reaching impacts choosing renewable energy can have on your home and community! Owning your own solar panel system means cleaner air for...
How a Math Problem Highlights Arizona Solar’s Unique Needs
How a Math Problem Illustrates Arizona Solar System’s Unique Needs (Don’t worry, we do the math for you— and it works in your favor!) Arizona residents and business owners don’t need anyone telling them that Arizona summers are extreme. If you experienced the massive...
2 factors help you get the best Solar ROI in Arizona
When it comes to solar power systems, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by information. But if you gloss over some details, you’ll be selling yourself short. Solar panels’ efficiency ratings and temperature coefficients both impact overall efficiency, and are one of those...
All Aboard .. Solar Power Trains?
Solar Power Trains. It sounds like something you might get from a toy store, right? Well, you can't get this from the mall, but I assure you they are cooler than any gadget you can find at the Sharper Image. These power trains are not the same as electric trains...
The Negawatt
Have you ever heard of such a thing? A “Negawatt” is the power we don’t use but could be saved. It is real power that was generated, but never made its way home. It was simply lost in transmission…
The Beauty of MLPEs
What are MLPE's? Let's start with a brief history. At the beginning of widespread solar power adoption, there were two elements in a system: panels and string inverters. Panels were simply wired together to create an array. That array was then wired to an inverter....
Solar and Electric Cars
Have you ever seen a solar-powered car? Me too...they do that race once a year where they see who can travel the fastest, "albeit at 20 mph," called the American Solar Challenge. I hear the University of Michigan is pretty dominant. Now have you ever seen a...
What’s New for Solar Tech
Solar Technology is always growing and improving — that's why panel prices have dropped 99% in the four decades since they were introduced! Here's a look at some of the big trends dominating the solar industry: 1. Batteries will boom. That’s in a good way of course....