Commercial Solar Blog

What is NEM 3.0? Net Energy Metering (NEM) 3.0 is the third generation of the California State Net Energy Metering bill. The NEM bills include the policies from the California…

How commercial solar panels benefit commercial businesses is one of the first questions that a business owner should ask themselves. Solar can be expensive to install and understanding how that…

Is solar energy a viable option for farms and agriculture? Surprisingly, the answer to that question is yes. When we thank about farms and agriculture, we immediately think about irrigation…

Absolutely they are worth it. As a California solar contractor, Coldwell Solar has helped many California companies decrease or eliminate their monthly expense for electricity. While decreasing costs is a…

Why is solar the best energy solution? Many people ask this question, and there are many answers that showcase the benefits of solar energy for businesses. They range from energy independence…

Cleaning your solar panel system Do solar panels need to be cleaned? While you probably don’t need to clean solar panels for daily dust and pollen, if you live in…

California has an ambitious goal of being 50% powered by renewable energy by 2025. As we approach 2022, California is nearly at 95 percent renewable energy, which means that the…

Globally, the Microgrid market is set to increase by 11.4 percent from 2021-2026, increasing nearly $17.7 billion in USD. So what is driving the increase in microgrids? Weather, Climate, Energy…

Higher education is one of the many industries that can benefit from solar energy. Of course, there are challenges to placing solar panels on school sites, but those challenges are…

Commercial organizations considering a solar installation on their property often have questions about the longevity of solar panels, and how long you can generally expect them to keep performing. With…