Longhorn Solar Blog

Over the years, solar has gone from a rare luxury for a few DIY experts to a common household utility. Thanks to lowered production costs and increased demand, we are seeing a marked increase in accessibility. According to a Forbes article, “in Q1 2020, module prices averaged 0.21 US dollars per watt, in comparison to 0.63 US dollars per watt in Q1 2016.” That’s a 33% reduction in cost in only four years! You can now afford to go solar. Save on Federal Taxes There are many government incentives for going solar.  The Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) allows a 30% [...]

The burning question everyone wants to know the answer to is: how much do solar panels really cost? The answer is...it depends. As with most home renovations or additions, there is a multitude of factors that go into the final price. There's also the customer's preferences and lifestyle to consider as well. Adding solar panels to your home is no exception to this rule. For instance, a 2,000 square foot household with two adults that turn up their thermostat seven degrees in the summer and down seven degrees in the winter will have much different energy costs than a family of [...]

Congratulations on your decision to go solar! You’re making the right choice for the environment by limiting your carbon footprint, and lowering your energy bill. Now, you may be wondering, what comes next? Here’s the process that you can expect when you’re ready to start your solar panel installation: 1. Property Site Assessment First up is the site assessment. Our experienced site assessors will do several types of inspections to determine how to best maximize your home’s solar potential, including looking at roof size, slope, system size, azimuth etc. We’ll also look at the electrical system you already have and determine [...]