To maximize your system’s energy production this winter, there are a couple of things you can do:
1. After a large snowfall, brush off and expose a portion of each panel.
The panels will begin to produce energy and warm up melting...
Most people only think of home or business uses of solar panels. Homeowners use solar panels to cover their electric bills. Businesses use alternative energy for many reasons, including being able to use the “going green” label. There...
Many people are on the lookout for how to save money on utilities while also helping the environment. Solar panels create an opportunity for home and business owners to save money and energy. Too often, the installation costs cause potential solar...
With the rise of alternative energy, there are even more options available to residential and commercial customers. Solar power provides many benefits for business owners, including increasing their value. This post will go through the top...
For investments to be worthwhile, they must return more than they cost. A strong case for solar energy is that it ends up paying for itself. All upfront costs end up getting taken care of through a lowered or eliminated energy bill. Over the life of...
Many faith-based organizations explore options to serve the earth as a celebration of their faith better. This environmental stewardship runs deep for congregations of all faiths. Houses of worship typically serve many people. This...
In April, a group of 5 Michigan State University students traveled to Golden, Colorado to present their research in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design Competition. The Solar Decathlon is a worldwide collegiate competition where students are faced with global sustainability issues and teams work to design energy efficient residences, work places, schools, and more that will appeal to their intended market.
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Michigan Solar Solutions is proud to announce our new product line, RGS POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles! MSS is proud to have been chosen as RGS's premier partner in the state and is excited to sell a product that was originally developed by...
The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) recognized Michigan Solar Solutions and Oak Electric Services as leaders in the renewable energy industry in Michigan.
According to an article in Crain’s Detroit, DTE submitted a rate increase of 9.1% for residential customers and 4.3% for commercial customers. Industry professionals anticipate other electric companies in Michigan to follow...
Michigan Solar Solutions is Pearl Certified!
Only the network of elite, highly-quality contractors can offer Pearl Certification. Michigan Solar Solutions is the only Pearl Certified solar contractor in Michigan. In other words, you can have...
Learn About Solar From Your Neighbor
23nd Annual Michigan Solar Home Tour and Open House Coming to a Community Near You
LANSING – On October 6, the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) is sponsoring the 23nd Annual Michigan Solar...
On Earth Day 2018, the Michigan Public Service Commission announced their ruling to replace Net Metering with Distributive Generation. This has the potential to significantly slow the growth of residential and commercial solar projects. ...
Solar is really starting to take off in Michigan. Unfortunately, as with many industries that start to grow rapidly, everybody and their brother wants to start a solar company to get in on the action. This includes well meaning business...
We are excited to announce that Michigan Solar Solutions has established a new office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our team is passionate about helping people reduce, and potentially eliminate, their electric bill by having their very own...
Michigan Solar Solutions wants to help homeowners to understand the value of having an emergency power system. The story below is meant to help homeowners understand what options are available and what benefits each option offers. As evening...
Michigan Solar Solutions welcomes two new staff members to its ranks.
Mikki Blinke has joined our Operations department and will become the primary contact for customer service. Prior to joining MSS, she worked as an office...
You may have read our previous blog Is Solar Right For Me? In that blog, we provide a lot of information showing why everyone should be looking at solar. Financially, it just makes sense - long term. But, there are...
Michigan Solar Solutions was proud to be a participant in the annual 2018 Earth Day Festival in Rochester, Michigan. We answered many solar questions for attendees and were even interviewed by Amy Ingalls with CMNtv.org. They put...
We would like to congratulate Karl Hercula of Michigan Solar Solutions for passing the NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional exam. There are only 12 other technicians in the entire state of Michigan who have accomplished...
Earlier in the year, we asked for your help in reaching out to the MPSC to encourage them to keep reimbursement rates the same - in favor of solar. On April 20th (Earth Day of all days!) their decision was made public. Michigan Solar...
Michigan Solar Solutions (MSS) recently participated in the Solar Panels Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Emergency Operations, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was sponsored by Grand Valley State University, Consumers Energy and the Allendale Fire...
The consumer tip, Personal Property Tax Exemption for Solar Panels, released by the Michigan Agency for Energy (MAE) and Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has caused much confusion as some local tax assessors have...
Michigan property owners with solar panels are likely eligible for 100 percent tax exemption
Current tax rules likely exempt most small-scale systems
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Agency for Energy (MAE) and Michigan Public Service...
The president has taken the recommendation of the International Trade Council and instituted a 30% tariff on most imported solar cells and modules. While the solar industry voice has been very loud in opposition we need to keep in mind the industry...
Solar production curve by month for a solar array in Michigan. Example: 8.835 kwp solar array Year-end for tax credit OR Spring in time for the solar production season??? Both answers are good but the correct answer for the home...
Congratulations to Grand Rapids Michigan!
In December of 2017, Grand Rapids Michigan became one of just twelve cities across the U.S. selected to participate in the Zero Cities Project,...
Solar Panels Work in the Snow in Michigan
People often ask if their solar panels will work in the snow. The answer is yes. . . some times. You can see in the photo above that the Michigan Solar Solutions office in Riverdale...
Please read, then take a moment to help renewable energy in Michigan.
The Michigan Public Services Commission (MPSC) has released their intent regarding the Grid Access Fees and Reimbursement Rate that is in the state’s new energy...
Below is a sample letter. . . Feel free to copy and paste the following into an email or letter to the MPSE. Don't forget to change the date and put your name at the bottom. Customizing your message is encouraged to voice your...
Michigan is the 15th best state in the country for return on investment for dollars spent on solar.
The cost of the system, cost of electricity, state policy and the output of the system were used to establish the return for all fifty...
Through energy savings actions, the average home can reduce their energy consumption by 40%. Being energy efficient extends the life of appliances and makes your home more comfortable! You can reduce consumption without losing quality of...
Have you ever wondered if solar makes sense for you? The truth is solar makes sense for many homeowners, but they never really investigated it. Solar can save you tens of thousands of dollars over the life of the array. Solar...
So you are interested in going solar, but you don't know who to turn to. Do you hire the first company that knocks on your door? The following are some questions you should ask yourself when deciding which contractor you should...
At the September meeting of the Ann Arbor Energy Commission, Mark Clevey submitted a resolution to " . . . acknowledge the Energy Office, Oak Electric and Michigan Solar Solutions for their outstanding efforts to maintain the integrity of...
November 9th 2015
Currently the state senate energy & technology committee is debating bill SB438. This bill will decrease the amount of credit solar net metering customers receive for the power they put onto the grid. The current situation...
If you were selected, call us and we will guide you through the process!
Let MSS submit your application for solar incentives today. DTE is taking applications until 5:00pm today February 13, 2014. Drawing to be held February 27, 2014. There is no risk to enter the application process.
The Most Important Solar Statistics of 2013
After more than a year of consideration and planning, the Wayne County Commission voted unanimously on December 5, 2013 to create a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) district that will assist business owners in financing energy efficiency...
Solar energy is on the rise in Michigan! Builders and Developers should offer solar as an option or a standard feature on your homes. Homebuilders around the country are becoming more savvy about the benefits of solar and how it can sell homes...
Michigan's climate creates more voltage per sunlight hour than hotter climates like Southern California, Arizona and Florida because solar panels perform better in colder temperatures.
The Earth receives 122 petawatts (122 with 15...
In 2008 the USA became the largest producer of wind power in the world.
Good wind turbine location is very important. An increase in wind speed of 25% could double the power produced from the turbine.
Michigan's Lake Michigan coast and...
There are two basic styles of wind turbines; Horizontal axis and vertical axis. The horizontal axis is the type most people think about that resembles a fan. The vertical axis is the style that has the blades that spin around the tower.
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Wind Facts In 2008 the USA became the largest producer of wind power in the world. Good wind turbine location is very important. An increase in wind speed of 25% could double the power produced from the turbine. Michigan’s Lake Michigan coast...
