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The #2 Reason Solar is a Great Investment

The #2 Reason Solar is a Great Investment

One thing we have noticed at SHS recently is that our customers are increasingly concerned about inflation and the economy.  For those who are looking for an investment they can trust, solar may be a great option. But first, the disclaimer: we aren’t financial...

How to Identify Roof Damage After a Storm

How to Identify Roof Damage After a Storm

Here in Charlotte, we’re no strangers to weather extremes, experiencing everything from thunderstorms and hurricanes to tornadoes and hail. If your roof is older, it’s important to check it for damage in the aftermath of one of these storms. By checking for roof...

Exciting News in Batteries: Kohler Power Reserve

Exciting News in Batteries: Kohler Power Reserve

The annual RE+ Expo is the largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry. It’s where many of the new products in the solar industry are introduced. The 2022 event was exceptional for many new energy storage solutions, especially...

Home Window Installation and Replacement FAQs

Home Window Installation and Replacement FAQs

Inefficient windows can take a toll on your home’s electricity bill. In fact, heat loss and gain through windows are responsible for up to 30% of your home’s total heating and cooling use. The natural solution to improve your home’s efficiency is to schedule a home...

Does Solar Power Increase the Value of Your Home?

Does Solar Power Increase the Value of Your Home?

Solar power is more popular than ever before, as homeowners across the country are looking for green energy alternatives that can also help them save money on electricity costs. This increase in solar panel use has many homeowners wondering if installing solar panels...

Pineville’s Most-Trusted Exterior Home Renovation Company

Pineville’s Most-Trusted Exterior Home Renovation Company

As Pineville’s leader in exterior home renovation services, Southern Home Services is the name to trust for local Charlotte area homeowners. Whether you need to replace your roofing, siding, or windows or you want to take advantage of solar power, our team can make it...

What Is Included in a Roof Replacement?

What Is Included in a Roof Replacement?

We get it. Replacing your roof isn’t exactly a fun home improvement project. But, when your roof is damaged, it’s a necessary one and it’s a high-value project at that. Here in the Charlotte area, a roof replacement has an average return on investment between 55% and...

What Solar Panels REALLY Cost in the Carolinas

The Ugly: Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about the cost of solar panels. On the internet, many lead-generation sites present themselves as being informational sites. In fact, they are trying to draw consumers in to capture their information and sell...

Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?

Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?

Solar power is more popular in the United States than ever before, in part, because solar prices have dropped by nearly 70% since 2014. However, when we talk to homeowners interested in installing solar panels on their homes, almost all of them have the same question:...

Inflation Got You Down? Go Solar Now!

Inflation Got You Down? Go Solar Now!

Our Charlotte-area clients often ask, “How much are electricity prices going up in North and South Carolina in 2022?” Everyone notices the increasing cost of gas, groceries, and virtually everything else. What will happen with our power bills, which are regulated by...

Solar Video Resources

Wondering about Enphase’s “Sunlight Backup” option available with the IQ8 microinverters?  Watch this video from YouTuber MySolarHome USA, which gives a thorough description of the product:

Questions about the equipment required to run “Sunlight Backup” with the Enphase IQ8 microinverters.  Here YouTuber Texas Solar walks through the equipment required:

Many DIY solar homeowners end up regretting some of their decisions with installation.  That’s why you should go with professionals like SHS. Check out the regrets of YouTuber Justin’s Projects:

Having a hard time understanding “net metering”?  Net metering is a complicated subject, and different for every power company.  Watch is video from Edison Electric explaining their form of net metering:  

As well as this video from Con Edison:  

Are backup batteries worth it when you install solar?  Here is a professional take on the issue from Pacific SunTech:

In solar, the issue of shading losses gets complicated, fast.  Here is a good video from YouTuber Gary Does Solar which separates myth from fact regarding shading: