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Affordable Solar has been installing and maintaining solar arrays for 20 years. We affectionately refer to our industry as the “solar coaster,” and the last two decades have proven the accuracy of that nickname. “Solar coaster” describes the massive growth of the...
Solar Knowledge is POWER: Determining Whether Solar is Right for Your Home
Is solar right for my home? Four basic criteria can help you determine the answer to that question: First, you must own the home. Affordable Solar can only contract with a homeowner for a residential solar array, and the solar tax benefits go to the homeowner. If you...
Solar Knowledge is POWER: What to Expect When Purchasing a Solar Panel System
Most Americans are familiar with the process of moving into a new home that includes contacting utility companies to set up or transfer accounts. In New Mexico, the choices have been largely limited to one utility for gas, one for water, and one for electricity....
Solar Knowledge is POWER: A Solar Panel System Can Increase Home Value
Many people question whether a 25-year investment in solar energy makes sense if they might decide to sell their home within that time period. A comprehensive study completed by Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL) answered that query with a resounding “Yes”. The...
Solar Knowledge is POWER: Benefits of Going Solar in New Mexico
New Mexico has the best “solar resource” in the country! A specific solar array can produce more energy here than in any other location. This it true for a variety of reasons, including long days and a propensity towards sunny skies. Another surprising explanation is...
Solar Knowledge is POWER: Maintaining Your Solar Panel System with Ease
As home improvements go, a solar panel system from Affordable Solar promises to be extremely low maintenance. Every solar system we install comes with a 5-year performance guarantee, a 10-year workmanship warranty from Affordable Solar, and 25-year equipment...
Solar Knowledge is POWER: The Effects of Shade or Indirect Sunlight on Solar Energy Production
Outdated solar systems are a lot like old style Christmas lights. Remember when one bulb burned out and the whole string went dark. In old solar systems, if one solar panel produced only 20% of its energy capacity due to shade, the whole array of panels produced the...
Impact of Tariffs on Solar
Overall solar employment has dropped off in New Mexico has been affected by global tariffs. Our CEO, Ryan Centerwall, spoke with the Albuquerque Journal about the impact of tariffs on Affordable Solar. Read more here.
Solar Knowledge is POWER: Impact of Roof Design on Solar Array Installation
As a locally-owned, Albuquerque-based company, Affordable Solar excels at providing solar mounting solutions to complement the roof types commonly found in New Mexico. Homes with flat roofs are not only popular in our area but also well-suited to solar panel...
Solar Knowledge is POWER: Storing or Banking Solar Energy for Your Home
Energy storage is a topic of great interest throughout our electric-fuel world. Charged batteries are integral to the way we communicate, travel, and function at home and at work. Even as batteries are becoming more efficient, they remain an expensive,...
Solar Knowledge is POWER: Your Solar System and the Utility Grid
Solar panel systems interact with utility grids in various ways. In PNM territory, the majority of Affordable Solar residential customers fall into the utility’s “Small PV” group, meaning the solar array that best fits their needs has 41 solar panels or less. ...
Affordable Solar, NM’s largest solar company, plans to hire dozens of workers
Affordable Solar's COO, Teresa Johansen, recently spoke with Albuquerque Business First about our company's hiring plans over the next year. Read more here.
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