Tesla’s VPP Pays Texans for Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition

2024-05-14T18:43:35+00:00

If you’ve been frustrated by the number of utility texts and emails you receive every time the mercury spikes, there’s a solution: the Tesla Virtual Power Plant (VPP). Tesla’s VPP program gives energy consumers in deregulated areas in Texas the opportunity to help stabilize the grid. And for the first time, Texas consumers get paid for accelerating the transition of the ERCOT power grid to renewable energy. So, what’s a Virtual Power Plant? In a nutshell, a Virtual Power Plant is a network of decentralized energy resources, seamlessly connected to form a unified, intelligent energy ecosystem. In this case, the Tesla [...]

Tesla’s VPP Pays Texans for Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition2024-05-14T18:43:35+00:00

Seven Myths About Residential Solar: Separating Fact from Fiction

2024-03-13T19:04:15+00:00

Texans are increasingly choosing to go solar as a way to both reduce electricity costs and protect their homes from grid instability. A residential solar system is a great way to hedge against rising utility bills, and when paired with battery backup can provide energy independence during our hot Texas summers and increasingly unpredictable winters. But despite the growing popularity of solar, several myths and misconceptions persist. In this blog, we aim to debunk some of these common myths and shed some light on the truth behind residential solar energy. Myth #1: Solar Panels Are Only for Green Consumers One pervasive [...]

Seven Myths About Residential Solar: Separating Fact from Fiction2024-03-13T19:04:15+00:00

The Benefits of Having a Battery Backup for Solar Panels in Central Texas

2024-01-31T15:44:43+00:00

Central Texas may be known for its blistering hot summers, but it can also experience severe weather conditions such as power outages during winter storms. If you have solar panels installed on your home, having a battery backup system can ensure that you have a reliable source of energy during these outages. At Longhorn Solar, we are happy to offer Tesla Powerwall and the Qcells Q.Home Core if you are interested in a battery backup. Keep reading to learn more about the top benefits of having a battery backup for solar panels in Central Texas. You can also learn more [...]

The Benefits of Having a Battery Backup for Solar Panels in Central Texas2024-01-31T15:44:43+00:00

Generators vs. Home Battery Storage for Winter

2024-02-29T20:09:54+00:00

Texans are still reeling from the 2021 February freeze, which left 4.5 million Texas homes without power and led to statewide heating, food, and water shortages. In addition to those shortages, burst pipes and other weak infrastructure lead to flooding and extensive property damage, including a massive number of pollutants being released into the atmosphere from the stopping and restarting of the fossil fuel infrastructure. It was a disaster. With summer to our backs and winter not far ahead, the trauma of the crisis is leading Texans to start preparing now for potential outages in the future. Gas Generators for Texas [...]

Generators vs. Home Battery Storage for Winter2024-02-29T20:09:54+00:00

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