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How a solar water heater works!

When most people think of solar energy and the leaps we are taking as a nation toward a greener movement, they typically think of solar panels and photovoltaic cells. But there is an old stand-by that we don’t think of that can make a big difference. The solar water heater is the silent energy and environment saver that many consumers don’t know enough about.

If you are a new home owner, or if you are a home owner looking toward a retrofit or remodel, pay close attention. A solar water heater company in Phoenix can change the way you heat your home and lower your cost of living by an enormous factor.

Many people who do know about the wonders of the solar water heater are often lead into believing the myths surrounding the high cost of installing a water heater in Phoenix and other areas. What many consumers and home owners do not know is that the cost of a solar water heater in Arizona can be greatly–if not completely subsidized by solar tax rebates and solar credits from both the state and federal governments.

If you’re still not sure as to whether a solar water heater installation in Phoenix is a good fit for you and your home, let the helpful staff at Adair Solar Company in Mesa help you. We offer FREE in-home consultations and we’re running complete solar system packages all summer long. That means you may qualify for a package that includes a solar water heater, radiant barrier insulation, a/c maintenance and more.

Give us a jingle. We’d love to see you get green and save a bundle too! (480) 827-1162

Solar panels hard at work in rural Tibet.

When communities come together to support one another, that’s powerful stuff. When you add solar power into the mix, the sky is the limit. Such is the case with the group of New Mexico students who joined up with Conscious Journeys and decided to hop over to Tibet to install solar panels at a medical clinic there, where there’s no doubt the power generated will go to the greatest good for all.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, “A team of students from San Juan College (New Mexico) are planning a photovoltaic (PV) installation at a medical clinic in the town of Sihurong, located on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau.” The Chronicle continues, “The PV installation will provide electricity for lights and necessary equipment in the clinic. The students, along with solar engineer Mike Sullivan and SJU assistant professor of English Chris Strouthopoulos, will spend several weeks in the area. The students will learn about solar design and engineering in addition to undertaking cultural activities like staying with locals, visiting monasteries, and trekking in the mountains.”

Typically when you think of solar panel installations, your mind produces images of residential areas and perhaps business buildings equipped with rooftop solar panel installations put there to provide energy to those fortunate enough to live where solar energy is affordable. You may have to retrain your brain, because this is the third solar energy story we’ve blogged about this year that involves third-world regions receiving solar energy in some way. There were the schools powered by Evans Wadongo in Kenya, then the homes in South Africa that generated clean water through homemade rooftop solar cleaning mechanisms, and now this. All made possible by the sun, though this little array in Tibet is the first “professional grade” solar install we’ve written about in such instances!

But the inspiration shouldn’t be left on the page, nor should it end with the college students who brought the panels to Tibet. The “solar bug” needs to catch on more in America, and it’s our hope at Adair Solar Company in Mesa that a story like this one will inspire someone in the US who thinks that solar panels are not affordable to rethink their stance and call their local solar panel company.

If you’re ready to take that plunge and you are beginning to understand that solar energy is NOW, not later, give us a call. We’ll have an educated and experienced solar technician come out and discuss your solar options with you. From solar water heaters in Phoenix to ways to stop wasting energy like radiant barrier insulation, Adair Solar has solutions for you and your home.

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The more we read about the current state of the solar industry across the planet, the more we unfortunately read about how many solar panel manufacturers and solar installation companies everywhere are lowering the bar in terms of quality.

The good news is that this means in many ways that solar energy has arrived–it’s getting more popular, and therefore cheaper. But what we at Adair Solar Company in Mesa DON’T want to see happen is the quality of a solar installation suffer just so that local small and medium-sized businesses can save a buck or two here and there.

The whole premise of solar energy and a solar panel installation in Phoenix is to be greener, more responsible, and to take better care of planet earth while we treat ourselves to savings. However, the idea has never been to remove what’s good for the planet and just maintain what’s good for consumers. If we start to do things that way, then we will have missed the entire point of going solar in the first place.

Solar panels, Echo PV, any type of photovoltaic cells, and even solar water heaters in Phoenix should not ever be made using materials that unnecessarily harm the planet. The whole point of this exercise is to create sustainability–which oils, plastics, nonrenewable resources and materials that don’t lend themselves to being repurposed or recycled later just don’t have.

That’s what at Adair Solar Company in Phoenix, we pride ourselves on carrying industry leading equipment and the best technicians in the business to get the job done right–for your needs, and to meet the goals that true green had in mind in the first place.

Go solar, and do it right! Call Adair for a free in-home consultation for your solar system today. (480) 827-1162.

It might sound like the set up for a stand up routine, but the title of this blog is a list of some of the top money earners in our economy right now. You may not want to use all three items at the same time (especially if you’re into Bikram yoga!) but yes indeedy–yoga, hot sauce, and solar panels are rockin’ their way at the top of the black in this super salty down economy.

Why is that? According to studies lead by IBIS World, American consumers have turned over a new leaf because of the economy itself, and because of gas prices and that’s followed by a renewed interest in other cultures and increased awareness of self-image. So people are working out more, but they want to do it in a manner that lowers stress, and this newfound love affair with Eastern philosophy is opening the gateway to try more foreign foods and get green!

We at Adair Solar Company in Mesa certainly won’t complain–we think this is all great news! Not just because solar panels are imminently more affordable in Arizona due to solar tax rebates, but also because we sure do have plenty of yoga studios here in the Valley too. But on a serious note, it’s nice to hear that people want to take better care of themselves–and that in so doing, they are also branching out into uncharted territories. Trying new food is one of the first signs of acceptance of other cultures according to many sociologists.

So here’s the ideal scenario: A yoga studio powered by solar panels in Phoenix complete with a salsa bar! Too far? Let us know your thoughts and what kind of salsa is your favorite!

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Among this week’s good news in solar energy is the hefty mention of the General Motors plant in Toledo, Ohio going solar. The solar panels that have been installed on the car maker’s Ohio plant location are known to work well in any type of weather conditions and in flat territory, making them a great choice for this local.

The decision to go solar at all was brought on by a local energy company who approached the plant manager for the green light. According to manager Joe Choate, the local company offered innovative ideas for solar energy use that he and other thinkers at GM had not yet considered, which is why they chose that local company, called Solscient, to do the work on the plant.

According to the Columbus Dispatch article which ran in early April, “The spread, which goes online this week, is the first part of a three-phase, 1.8-megawatt project that will feed renewable power back into GM’s plant for at least the next 20 years.”

Now that’s impressive! The array (previously referred to as “the spread”) is approximately 80,000 square feet, all located right there on the rooftop of the Toledo GM plant. As Joe Choate and others with GM explained, they had known they wanted to go solar for a long, long time, they just weren’t sure who to reach out to for help, how to get the job done, or which way would be the most cost effective over time. After having the help of Solscient, they are living the solar dream–which reminds us to tell all the local solar energy companies across the country: You never know which large enterprise like GM could need your help until you ask! If you have a heavy hitter like this in your backyard, you could very easily be their Solscient! And the thing is, you won’t know until you ask that they are lost and looking for solutions that only someone who works in the solar industry can give them. So let’s band together to make solar energy as much a part of the American corporate landscape as cash and company picnics!

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Investing in your home can really warm you up!

Every year in the months before we get our tax returns back, we all daydream of what we will do with the extra money. New furniture? A family vacation? How about a new TV? Instead of the typical daydreams, this year we invite you to invest a small sum of money into adding rooftop solar panels to your Phoenix area home. It won’t cost much, and there are federal and state tax credits and solar rebates that will make it even more inexpensive for you.

Depending on your income and your home, you can qualify for a given amount of tax credit for solar energy–that means that next year when it comes time to file your taxes again, you will have another little something to add to the deductions pile that will help increase the amount of money you get back from either the state or on the federal level, or both!

Federal and state solar tax credits and solar rebates are also good for solar water heaters in Phoenix and the surrounding area, and can also help with the cost of Echo PV installations as well as other solar-based installations and equipment.

If you want the total package on your home in Phoenix (in other words, the rooftop solar panels in addition to the solar water heater, as well as a/c maintenance and radiant barrier insulation) you will get even more money back and may even qualify for more subsidies from the government that can help make your solar installation in Phoenix that much more affordable.

Have questions about how it all works? Get yourself a free in-home consultation with an Adair Solar Company technician who can give you all the details and explain to you in the comfort of your home exactly which rebates and tax credits you are eligible for. Simple dial (480) 827-1162 today for details or to make an appointment!

Find out how much money you can save with solar rebates!

There’s no simple way to know before you’ve had a consultation with one of our solar technicians which solar rebates and tax credits you will be elligible for as an Arizona homeowner. What we at Adair Solar Company in Phoenix are sure of, however, is that you will qualify for some form of solar tax credit or rebate from the state of Arizona and/or from the federal government as well.

“What good will these programs do me?” you may be asking yourself. It depends on some variables that can’t be known until you have discussed them with someone who can professionally assess your home, your needs, your finances, and so on. When a solar technician comes out to your home, he or she will determine your home’s readiness for rooftop solar panels and a solar water heater installation in Phoenix (or elsewhere in the greater Valley area.) He or she will also assess your finances to help determine which programs, rebates, and credits you can apply for, and tell you which you have been granted once you opt into a solar installation in Phoenix.

You may have heard of specific solar rebate programs or discounts that friends and relatives received. While there is always a good chance you could also be eligible for the same programs, there is always the chance that it may not be the best rebate or tax credit for you and your given financial situation. You have to remember that there are many, many solar rebate programs, and even more solar tax credits from the state of Arizona as well as the United States federal government.

So make sure you set your appointment for a solar technician to come talk to you about which solar rebates and tax credits you are eligible for as soon as you can. Simply dial (480) 827-1162 to get started with your Phoenix solar installation today!

How modern is too modern in solar energy delivery for your home?

While we at Adair Solar Company in Phoenix support all the advancements in solar energy and all that the hard working people in this industry do to keep the technology fresh, innovative, and cheap, we don’t agree that it should be done at the cost of local homeowners.

When we read about “cool new solar programs” that are still very much in their beta phases and haven’t had all the kinks worked out, we know that this means a harder time for consumers. We also know that there is a huge bounty of amazing rooftop solar panels, solar water heaters, radiant barrier insulation, and Echo PV installation options that are already here and very ready to start saving you money today.

Make sure you ask the important questions to your solar installer. How long have they been in busness? Do their products come with service guarantees and warranties? Are the products time-tested and approved by consumers or are they “too new to know yet”? When you work with Adair Solar, you are working with 35 years of experience on the solar industry and a team of professionals who care about you and your solar installation in Phoenix!

So while we do want you to have the latest and greatest in solar technology, we also want you to get the most out of what is available to you. It isn’t all about saving money–it’s also about saving time, and simplifying your life. So if you are ready to “simplify with solar” give Adair Solar Company in Mesa, AZ a call today to schedule your FREE in-home consultation! Just dial (480) 827-1162.

Solar energy is good for our economy and our pocketbooks.

In the wake of solar energy adversaries and those who question the true value of renewable energy in general, President Obama took to the public today to defend solar energy and shared a little about why it’s important and what it can do for American citizens and American businesses, as well as the American spirit and economy.

Since becoming the president, Barack Obama has seen 16 very large scale solar projects go up–more than any other president in history. His energy bills and retrofitting/weatherization policies along with his staunch support of wind and solar energy have given rise to some enormous strides in the solar industry, and have helped to continuously drive the cost of solar energy down.

President Obama noted during his speech today that those who oppose solar energy and the channels by which it will become mainstream are not unlike the members of the “Flat Earth Society” during the age of Columbus. While some may see this as a direct jab to the conservative opponents of solar energy, one has to consider that no matter which side of the aisle you’re on, seeing solar as a bad thing probably means you have some blinders on. Here in Arizona–a very red state–we are proud to be installing solar panels more now than ever. Solar water heaters in Phoenix are more popular than any other time in Arizona history, and it isn’t a partisan issue at all. It’s a matter of cooling and heating homes more cheaply by way of using existing local resources, like an abundance of sunshine.

It’s that simple for us at Adair Solar Company in Mesa, AZ. There doesn’t need to be anymore political arguments–if you need to argue, then debate over the cost effectiveness and the efficiency of various solar installation types, or solar versus nonrenewable resources in areas that have a wealth of sun that can be used to power homes.

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Obama may not look sunny, but he's serious about solar!

With President Obama backing permanent and longer-standing tax credits for solar energy in the private sector and for home owners, now is the time to start reaping the benefits of solar subsidies, especially if you are an Arizona homeowner ready for a rooftop solar installation.

Have you wanted to get a solar install or a solar water heater in Phoenix for your home? What are you waiting for? Now is the time to learn about what you can be doing to save on energy costs, especially with a piping hot Arizona summer right around the corner.

If you haven’t contacted us yet about a solar installation in Phoenix, we want to let you know we’re here for you now just as we have been for the past 35 years. As a small, local company, Adair Solar Company in Mesa offers amazing deals, state and federal solar tax rebates, and service packages that can’t be beat.

The installation of your rooftop solar panels in Phoenix and most all other products we carry can be installed in one day’s time–so you won’t have to worry about waiting around forever for us to finish, or to start benefiting from having solar panels and a solar water heater in Phoenix or anywhere else in the metro area.

Adair Solar Company in Mesa also now offers Echo PV–a solar installation that also does a million other things, including using otherwise wasted air to heat or cool your home. So ask about that when you call us for your FREE in-home consultation.

You can reach one of our helpful staff members every weekday by dialing (480) 827-1162. Ask for your free in-home consultation and one of our highly experienced solar technicians will be out in no time to explain how the solar installation process works, and which solar tax credits and solar rebates you are eligible for.

Summer’s on the way… you’re all out of excuses as things are heating up!