What Are Bifacial Solar Panels
One of the latest developments in solar technology is bifacial solar panels. These solar panels can absorb light on both the front and back faces of the panels. This increases the efficiency of the solar panels, but it’s not the best solution for each situation. What are the pros and cons of bifacial solar panels? […]
How Solar Panels Help Fight Drought
As the summer months approach, most of the western US and other parts of the nation are in drought conditions. This is especially true across the American South and West, where record low rainfall has contributed to major drought concerns. And in Oregon, nearly the entire state is enduring difficult drought conditions. As Oregonians face the worst […]
Oregon Announces New Solar+Storage Incentive
Note: Updated info on the ODOE Solar+Storage Rebate Program can be found in our Oregon Solar Incentives Guide. Oregon solar incentives are updated regularly, and it’s important to keep up to date. See the Oregon Solar Incentives Guide for more details. The Oregon Department of Energy has allocated $10 million for a new Solar+Storage Rebate Program. The […]
Green Ridge Solar Announces New Office
Green Ridge Solar is excited to announce we are building a new office. The new office will be located in Sherwood, Oregon, and share space with Butterfield Testing. While building has not yet begun, the location of our new office is set. We will remain grounded in the community we were founded and grew up […]
Will Solar Incentives Rise Under Biden?
Update: As of July 4, 2025, the solar tax credit (or Investment Tax Credit, ITC) is scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. To read more about the end of the solar tax credit and the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), click here. To learn more about current solar and battery incentives you qualify for, see […]
How Wineries And Vineyards Benefit From Solar Energy
Oregon and Washington state are one of the top wine producers in the US. Vineyards and wineries stretch all along the Pacific Northwest (PNW), from the Willamette and Applegate valleys in the west and south, to the Walla Walla and Snake River valleys in the north and east, and up into Washington state. As wine […]
Installing Solar Around chimneys, Skylights, & Vents
There’s nothing solar installers love more than a south-facing roof in good condition with no obstructions whatsoever. However, this is more a fantasy than reality for most solar installations. That’s because many roofs have obstructions, installing solar systems around chimneys, skylights, and vents can be a complicated design challenge. So how are solar panels installed […]
How Solar Powers Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been making news lately for their wild price swings and their disruptive economic impacts. But one aspect of these cryptocurrencies has recently come to light: Their energy-intensive mining process. Mining Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum and Dogecoin, takes a lot of energy, and solar power has become a pivotal energy source for cryptocurrency […]
Are Solar Prices Expected To Increase In 2021
As we near the halfway point of 2021, prices for many goods and commodities are skyrocketing. Lumber has more than quadrupled in price in recent months along with a huge house-buying frenzy and limited supplies. Crude oil and metals prices are also steadily on the rise with the reopening of the economy. Food prices are also feeling the pressure. But what […]
LG Chem RESU 10H Battery Review
LG is one of the top names in home electronics and manufactures some of the most popular solar panels on the market. Along with offering high-quality solar panels, LG also offers one of the most popular batteries on the market: the LG Chem RESU 10H. The LG Chem RESU (Residential Energy Storage Unit) 10H is a great […]
