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What Is Solar Energy? Complete Solar Power Guide
Solar energy is energy that’s created in the sun. Because solar energy is coming directly to us on Earth from the sun, it’s the most plentiful, and essentially endless, source of energy out there. Solar energy is clean, renewable, and can take on many forms when it...
Solved! Here is How Many Solar Panels Your Home Needs
You’ve taken the time to do the research and have made the important decision to go solar in order to completely offset your monthly utility bill. The next big question that comes up is how to know how many solar panels your home will need to achieve your goal. The...
Does Solar Power Work On Cloudy Days
So, does solar power work on cloudy days? The short answer is yes. Solar panels still generate electricity on cloudy days because sunlight continues to reach the panels even when clouds reduce its intensity. For homeowners comparing solar companies Virginia Beach,...
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost And Are They Worth It?
Just about anyone you ask will tell you that installing solar panels on your home can save you money. But exactly how much solar panels in Virginia Beach cost is a different story. That leads to the next question: is the upfront installation cost worth it in the long...
How Do Solar Panels Actually Work
The sun is the most easily accessed form of energy and power. The way solar panels work is that they capture, or harness, the sun’s energy and then take that energy and turn it into an electrical current (or electricity). This current is then used to provide the power...
Solar Panel Lifespan: How Long Do Solar Panels Last?
https://youtu.be/AAAyQ26xKQA Generally when someone is considering installing solar panels on their home, they’re thinking of an energy source that will not only be environmentally sound and beneficial, but that will be a financial boon as well. The industry standard...
Amid global energy price spikes, Dominion customers’ bills could rise between 12 and 20 percent
Company points to renewables as a long-term shield against volatility Dominion customers could see their monthly bill rise by between 12 and 20 percent due to rising fuel costs linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and the ongoing war in Ukraine, according to...
How to Turn Your Solar System Off
Here is a quick guide on how to turn your solar system off. https://youtu.be/VQg-ArsDlj4
How to Turn Your Solar Edge Inverter On
Here is a quick guide on how to turn on your Solar Edge Inverter. Hope this clears up any questions or confusion you were having. https://youtu.be/zuFJDKAIwSQ
How to Turn Your Enphase Inverter On
Here is a quick guide on how to turn on your Enphase Inverter. Hope this clears up any questions or confusion you were having. https://youtu.be/zNkc0X04Vhg
Project Highlight | Monroe, Virginia Solar Install
https://youtu.be/lQwYnyL9m6o Check out this recent residential solar install. The decision to go solar at your home is an easy choice with Convert Solar. We will work together to find the best solar option for your family. You can choose from our Cash or Finance...
Project Highlight | Misty View, VA Solar Install
https://youtu.be/g8ex8F0MFlM Check out this recent residential solar install. The decision to go solar at your home is an easy choice with Convert Solar. Every family’s decision to go solar has a different reason. Convert Solar understands that and will custom build...
Residential Solar Highlight
https://youtu.be/IGV73X1HSsY Check out this recent residential solar install. The decision to go solar at your home is an easy choice with Convert Solar. We will work together to find the best solar option for your family. You can choose from our Cash or Finance...
Project Highlight | Residential Solar Install in Lynchburg, Va
https://youtu.be/XIOdFRd37ds We had the pleasure of installing solar on this beautiful property in Lynchburg, Va. Every family’s decision to go solar has a different reason. Convert Solar understands that and will custom build your system to fit your needs.
Project Highlight | Monroe, Va Solar Install
https://youtu.be/wU8CwKIKUSo Convert Solar makes going solar easy. We had the pleasure of installing solar on this beautiful property in Monroe, Va. Every family’s decision to go solar has a different reason. Convert Solar understands that and will custom build your...
Project Highlight | Residential Solar
https://youtu.be/HWxp2WD5SKE Check out this recent residential solar install. The decision to go solar at your home is an easy choice with Convert Solar. Every family’s decision to go solar has a different reason. Convert Solar understands that and will custom build...
Project Highlight | Residential Solar Install
https://youtu.be/3plPdJKod6Q Check out this recent residential solar install. The decision to go solar at your home is an easy choice with Convert Solar. We will work together to find the best solar option for your family. You can choose from our Cash or Finance...
Project Highlight | New London, Virginia
https://youtu.be/tX5Nx3G3UOs Every family’s decision to go solar has a different reason. Convert Solar understands that and will custom build your system to fit your exact solar needs. This custom solar install in New London was no different. We fully met our...
Project Highlight | Lynchburg, VA Solar Install
https://youtu.be/a49psaATCWc The decision to go solar for your home becomes easier when you have the right team guiding you through the process. At Convert Solar, we take the time to understand each customer’s specific energy goals and deliver a...
Project Highlight | Roseland, VA Ground Mount Solar Install
https://youtu.be/NYGzykUE-cI The decision to go solar at your home is an easy choice with Convert Solar. We were able to meet our customers specific solar needs resulting in a very happy transaction. It is extremely important to Convert Solar to help our...
Investigation: Fight for Light Between Homeowners and Associations Over Solar Power, Despite New Law
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — In a power struggle involving a family in Chesapeake, there’s hardly a ray of hope that it won’t result in a lawsuit over solar. Will Rivera says he wants to save some money and help save the environment. He wants to install solar panels on...
Looking to move to solar energy? Hampton Roads co-op educates residents, helps them make the switch
For several years, LoriAnn Stretch had considered converting her home to solar energy both for cost savings and environmental benefits. The James City County resident just had no idea where to start. “It seemed unattainable to figure it all out on my own,” said...
Appalachian Power Requests 11% Monthly Bill Increase For Most Customers
ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Appalachian Power announced Monday that they have filed a request with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) seeking recovery of electric transmission costs. Submitted last week, the rate change is the first sought by the company since...
Solar panels donated to Forest Youth Athletic Association
Anew solar-powered system has been installed onto the roof of the main office building at the Jump Park in Forest with the hope that it will eventually offset all of the power bills for the Forest Youth Athletic Association. The panels and labor were donated by Earth...
Julie from Convert Solar Featured in “Warriors of Light” Episode 3: “Rise
“Warriors of Light” Episode 3: “Rise,” features some inspirational women on the frontlines of the solar revolution. They lead by example, rise above convention, and remain motivated by the purpose of their hard work. Julie Wallace joined the Convert Solar team in...
Long-sought changes to rooftop solar laws offer a new vision of Virginia’s electric grid
A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage — and a solar panel for every roof? For many years, that notion would have been unthinkable in Virginia, where fairly competitive electric rates, a lack of incentives and what one solar developer described as...
Client Testimonial & Project Highlight | Equi-Kids Commercial Solar System Install
https://youtu.be/EoFvVmSqg_o We are extremely excited to help Equi-kids Therapeutic Riding Center go solar! Equi-Kids had been trying to go solar for a few years but could not find the right company for the job. We were introduced to Equi-kids through a referral...
How to spot solar scams
The demand for solar energy is skyrocketing across the nation. This is great news! However, as the solar industry grows and more companies compete for your business, you might notice an uptick in misleading solar advertisements or sales practices — or even...
Dominion bills have soared — and are set to rise even faster, officials say
Dominion Energy customers’ monthly electric bills have jumped nearly 29% since 2007 under a series of electric utility-backed bills enacted since then — and look set to rise another 45% over the next decade, the State Corporation Commission said. The electric...
Charitable Partnership With GivePower!
Exciting news! Convert Solar is proud to announce our new charitable partnership with GivePower! 3 in 10 people worldwide lack access to safe, readily available water at home Today marks a great partnership with GivePower to support the construction of their...
Client Testimonial & Project Highlight | Residential Solar System Install in Chesapeake
Garret called us looking for a solar system and a Powerwall. He was very detail-oriented and wanted to know the ins and outs of all the installation components. We were able to get him exactly what he needed and have the Tesla team travel to Hampton Roads to make sure all of his requests were met. The system looks and runs great! Thanks, Garret!
We Make Solar Easy
Build the Design Around the Property
Manchester homes can present distinct rooflines, shading patterns, and installation constraints. Convert Solar reviews the property’s actual 12-month electricity history, completes a drone assessment, and studies usable roof space before determining system size and panel placement.
Understand Each Financing Path
Purchasing and leasing provide different ways to move forward with solar. Our team explains how ownership, service responsibilities, and payment structures work so homeowners can evaluate each option according to their own priorities.
Work With One Accountable Team
Design, engineering, permit filings, utility interconnection applications, installation, and system activation are coordinated through Convert Solar’s in-house process. Keeping these responsibilities connected gives Manchester homeowners one team managing the project from assessment through completion.
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