Solaredge Energy Bank Battery: What We Know
SolarEdge, one of the biggest names in solar technology, is set to release the SolarEdge Energy Bank with an expected release in Q1 of 2022. The Energy Bank is SolarEdge’s latest residential battery backup system. It hits the market at a time of peak battery demand, as well as peak shortage issues as a result […]
20 Reasons To Go Solar In Oregon!
SO, YOU’RE INTERESTED IN MAKING THE SWITCH TO SOLAR ENERGY, HUH? GOOD CHOICE! Residential solar energy is one of the fastest growing sectors in the United States economy with good reason, and it isn’t slowing down any time soon. In fact, the solar market is growing at such a rapid pace that a new solar […]
Solar Within Reach 2021 Updates
The Energy Trust of Oregon has announced updates to Solar Within Reach, a solar incentive program for income-eligible Oregon residents. Discount rates and income eligibility standards have been updated and are reflected in the chart below. Solar Within Reach provides elevated solar incentive rates for households that meet certain income requirements. To qualify for […]
Is Your Roof Too Shaded For Solar Panels?
When thinking about installing solar panels, one of the most important things to consider is roof shading. Shading can have a huge impact on the energy production of your solar panels. That’s why it’s so important to know how much your roof is shaded and how it will impact your solar production. Plus, it’s also […]
Can An HOA Prevent Solar Panel Installation?
Many Oregon homeowners are excited and ready to install solar panels until they ask themselves one question: Can my HOA prevent me from installing solar panels? While Homeowners Associations are a good tool to maintain property values and ensure a nice looking community, they sometimes stand in the way of beneficial home projects. For some […]
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 […]
