by Renu Energy | Mar 13, 2023 | Renu Solar News
Before 8am on Sunday morning, nearly 4,000 Duke Energy customers lost power around Nations Ford Road and Arrowood Road. Duke Energy officials state there were two separate outages affecting customers in these areas, and the cause for the outage is unknown. Customers stayed without power for a little over four hours until power was restored around noon.
Most energy customers expect to lose power from extreme weather events like hurricanes, thunderstorms, or even arctic blasts. Sometimes, utility companies experience outages for unknown reasons, which makes energy security more important to have. Unpredictable outages can be prevented with energy storage. For more information on investing in energy storage click here!
by Renu Energy | Mar 8, 2023 | Renu Solar News, Solar-Installer
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable women who are making their mark in the solar industry.
In recent years, the solar industry has seen tremendous growth, with solar panels now providing electricity to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Women are playing an increasingly important role in this growth, as scientists, engineers, technicians, and entrepreneurs.
As women in the solar industry, you are not just driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of technology – you are also paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. Your work is helping to create a world in which clean energy is accessible to all, regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status.
On this International Women’s Day, we honor and celebrate the women in the solar industry who are making a difference. We thank you for your hard work, dedication, and contributions to a better, cleaner, and more sustainable future. You are an inspiration to us all, and we are proud to stand with you in the fight for equality and progress.
Keep shining your light, and know that you are making a difference in the world.
by Renu Energy | Mar 6, 2023 | Renu Solar News
Renu Energy Solutions, a locally owned and operated solar installer based in North Carolina and South Carolina, has partnered with Tesla to bring Tesla Solar Roof tiles to the Carolinas.
As the first certified Tesla Solar Roof installer in North Carolina, the Renu Energy Solutions team is now offering residential customers its innovative tiles made with tempered glass three times stronger than standard roofing tiles and engineered for all-weather durability.
Renu is also among only a handful of certified Tesla Solar Roof installers in South Carolina.
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by Renu Energy | Feb 13, 2023 | Renu Solar News
The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic uncertainty as lockdowns took effect and many American industries were put on hold. Some states designated solar contractors as essential workers who could continue operations through the early pandemic lockdowns with proper safety precautions in place.
New York was one state where solar installation ceased altogether. With no work flowing in, Long Island-based contractor SUNation Energy furloughed 80% of its staff, which left founder and CEO Scott Maskin searching for ways to keep his business afloat.
Seeking solace from someone in a similar position, Maskin called Mike Teresso, president of Baker Electric Home Energy of San Diego. After that, Maskin called Jay Radcliffe, president of Renu Energy Solutions in Charlotte, North Carolina. Then, the three company heads scheduled a conference call with Josh Powell, CEO of RevoluSun in Honolulu, and Andy Clemans, CEO of Streamline Solar in Phoenix.
That was the start of a collaboration between five solar contractors that has lasted longer than pandemic restrictions. Then “The Wolf Pack” was born.
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by Renu Energy | Feb 7, 2023 | Renu Blog, Residential
The Carolinas are home to sunny skies, making them an ideal location for harnessing the power of the sun. In recent years, the use of solar energy has been on the rise in both North Carolina and South Carolina. Here are some of the benefits of solar power in the Carolinas, supported by statistics.
- Clean Energy: Solar power is a clean and renewable energy source that does not produce any emissions or pollutants. In the Carolinas, the use of solar energy reduces the dependence on fossil fuels, which are a major contributor to air pollution.
- Cost Savings¹: Installing a solar power system can significantly reduce electricity costs for homeowners and businesses. According to EnergySage, the average cost of solar panels in North Carolina is $3.14 per watt, which can result in savings of thousands of dollars over the life of the system.
- Job Creation²: The solar industry is a major employer in the Carolinas, creating thousands of jobs in installation, maintenance, and management. In 2020, North Carolina ranked 8th in the nation for solar jobs, with over 8,000 workers in the industry.
- Increased Property Value³: Homes and buildings with solar power systems have been shown to have a higher resale value. A study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that homes with solar panels sold for an average of 4.1% more than comparable homes without solar.
- Supports the Grid: Solar power not only reduces energy costs, but it also supports the grid by reducing the demand for energy from traditional power plants during peak hours. This helps to prevent blackouts and brownouts during hot summer months, which are a common problem in the Carolinas.
- State and Federal Incentives⁴: Both North Carolina and South Carolina offer a range of incentives to encourage the adoption of solar power, including tax credits, rebates, and grants. The Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) also provides a credit for 26% of the cost of a solar power system for homeowners and businesses.
Solar power in the Carolinas offers a range of benefits to homeowners, businesses, and the community as a whole. The sunny skies, cost savings, job creation, increased property value, support for the grid, and state and federal incentives make it an attractive option for those looking to transition to clean and renewable energy.
Clean Energy: The information on solar power being a clean and renewable energy source that does not produce emissions or pollutants is a widely known fact.
¹https://www.energysage.com/solar/cost/north-carolina/.
²Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) (https://www.seia.org/research-resources/north-carolina-solar-industry-data).
³The study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy14osti/61669.pdf.
⁴Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) (https://www.dsireusa.org/).
