More Sun, More Savings: Why March is the Best Time to Go Solar

More Sun, More Savings: Why March is the Best Time to Go Solar

by | Mar 24, 2025 | Energy Storage, Residential

As we welcome March, we also embrace longer days with daylight saving time and the official start of Spring! More sunlight isn’t just great for outdoor activities—it’s also a major benefit for homeowners looking to maximize their energy savings with solar power.

Why More Sun Means More Savings

Did you know that homes with solar panels can generate up to 80% more energy in the summer compared to the winter months?* That’s because longer days and increased sunlight exposure allow solar panels to produce more electricity, reducing your reliance on the grid and lowering your utility bills.

By switching to solar now, your system could be fully operational by the time the most productive months of the year arrive, ensuring you get the maximum return on your investment.

Maximize Your Energy with Solar + Battery Storage

Solar energy isn’t just about producing power during the day—it’s also about storing energy for when you need it most. With a solar + battery backup solution, you can capture excess energy produced during peak daylight hours and use it later – whether at night, during peak-rate times, or in case of a power outage. This means:

  • Less reliance on the grid
  • Lower electricity bills
  • Greater energy independence
  • Peace of mind during unexpected outages

Why Spring is the Perfect Time to Make the Switch

Spring is a prime season for solar installations. By making the switch now, your system will be up and running just in time for summer—when solar production is at its highest. This allows you to start saving immediately while taking advantage of incentives and rebates that may be available in your area.

Take Control of Your Energy Future

Don’t wait until peak summer rates kick in—start saving now! Contact Renu Energy Solutions today for a free consultation and see how much you could be saving with solar.

*Source: Duracell Energy

Why Rent Your Power

by | Feb 4, 2025 | Residential

The Rising Cost of Power

In 2020, the average homeowner’s power bill was around $100 – but today, that cost has more than doubled with the average homeowner now paying over $200. Several factors contribute to this rise, including the increasing costs of maintaining the grid and the volatility of energy prices. Utility companies continue to pass these rising costs onto consumers, leaving homeowners with little control over their monthly bills. Without solar, you’re essentially renting your power from the grid, paying a monthly fee just to access electricity. However, when you choose solar, you take control of your energy. By generating your own power through solar panels, you can reduce or even eliminate your reliance on the utility company, protecting yourself from future rate hikes.

What’s even better? By adding a battery to your system, you can eliminate your dependence on the grid entirely. With solar + battery storage, you not only create your own energy but also store backup power for emergencies. This means that when the grid goes down due to storms, power outages, or unexpected failures, your home stays powered, keeping your lights on and your appliances running. Energy independence is more than just a convenience—it’s peace of mind, ensuring that you and your family have reliable electricity when you need it most.

The Financial Benefits of Switching to Solar

Switching to solar isn’t just about personal benefits—it’s also a smart financial decision. When you install solar, you gain access to a 30% federal tax credit, lowering your taxable income. Many states and utility companies also offer additional incentives, making solar even more affordable. Over time, your solar investment pays for itself through lower energy bills, increased home value, and long-term savings. Instead of throwing money away on ever-increasing electric bills, why not put that money toward something you own?

Solar Power and a Sustainable Future

Beyond financial savings, solar power contributes to a cleaner, more sustainable future. By reducing reliance on fossil fuels, you help lower carbon emissions and decrease the overall demand for energy produced by traditional power plants. Many homeowners who go solar are not just thinking about their own energy needs but are also helping to strengthen the grid and support a more resilient energy infrastructure. When more homes generate their own power, the strain on the grid decreases, benefiting the entire community.

So, why keep renting your power when you can generate, store and own your energy? Making the switch to solar is an investment in your home, your finances and a more sustainable future. Take control of your energy and start saving today!

Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractor List

Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractor List

by | Aug 21, 2020 | Renu Solar News

Renu Energy Solutions made the Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractor List!

We are so proud to announce we have made the Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractor’s list! Although the COVID-19 pandemic is the immediate crisis unfolding at the moment, mitigating climate change is also an urgent issue. Solar PV installation is one way to help reduce greenhouse gases from fossil fuels. Solar Power World has recognized the efforts of solar contractors across the United States in its 2020 Top Solar Contractors list, where local solar installer Renu Energy Solutions achieved a rank of 180 out of 407 companies. The Top Solar Contractors list is developed each year by Solar Power World to honor the work of solar installers big and small. Solar firms in the utility, commercial, and residential markets are ranked by the number of kilowatts installed in the previous year. Companies are grouped and listed by specific service (developers, electrical subcontractors, EPCs, installation subcontractors, rooftop installers), markets, and states. “The Solar Power World team is so pleased to highlight more than 400 companies on the 2020 Top Solar Contractors list, especially during this unprecedented time,” said Kelsey Misbrener, senior editor of Solar Power World. “All contractors featured on the 2020 list reported strong 2019 installation numbers and are continuing to stand tall this year.”

The Solar Power World Top 500 and COVID-19

This year’s Solar Power World Top 500 Solar Contractors are facing obstacles that this industry has never seen before. The first quarter of 2020 was the country’s biggest ever, with 3.6 GW of new solar capacity added. But COVID-19 impacts showed their force in Q2, and Wood Mackenzie is forecasting residential and non-residential markets will see 25% and 38% decreases in year-over-year installation volumes this year. Renu Energy Solutions has been able to successfully continue operating by taking many steps to ensure the health and safety of staff and customers during this time. Through introducing virtual and over the phone consultations, encouraging sanitary precautions at install sites, and enforcing social distancing measures in office and warehouse environments, Renu has maintained complete efficiency during this time. In addition to persevering through this turbulent time in history, the 2020 class of Top Solar Contractors is continuing to innovate by adding energy storage to their offerings. Over one-third of this year’s contractors are also featured on the exclusive 2020 Top Solar + Storage Installers list. Renu Energy Solutions was included in this list as well, being ranked 40 out of 137 companies.    Renu Energy Solutions employs around 60 workers who installed 4491 Kilowatts of solar power in 2019. Since its founding in 2010, the company has installed 17,609 Kilowatts of solar. The company takes great pride in being able to offer effective energy solutions to homeowners, business owners, and nonprofits all across the country.

About Solar Power World 

Solar Power World is the leading online and print resource for news and information regarding solar installation, development, and technology. Since 2011, SPW has helped U.S. solar contractors — including installers, developers, and EPCs in all markets — grow their businesses and do their jobs better.

About Renu Energy Solutions

As our tagline states, we believe in Smart. Reliable. Solar.

Smart.

Customer education is a central pillar of Renu Energy’s approach. Homeowners and businesses are seeing the clear economic and environmental advantages of clean solar energy. Our experienced consultants are here to help guide you through renewable energy improvements that are both wise for the planet and prudent for your financial future.

Reliable.

Since 2010, Renu Energy Solutions has provided quality renewable energy system installations for commercial and residential systems. Solar technology works. The sun’s energy is plentiful. The Renu Energy team is ready to demonstrate to you that we can deliver a durable, powerful solar solution guaranteed to meet or exceed energy projections for five years.

Solar.

We envision a future where most buildings incorporate clean energy. Because solar panels have come down in price significantly over several years, it’s within reach of many customers and has become popular across the country. Whatever your reason for considering solar, let Renu Energy be your committed partner for devising and building your ideal solar solution. Contact us today for a free solar consultation!
Renu Ranks on the Inc. 5000

Renu Ranks on the Inc. 5000

by | Aug 21, 2020 | Renu Solar News

Renu Energy Solutions Ranks No. 1,834 on the 2020 Inc 5000!

Inc. magazine revealed that Renu Energy Solutions is No. 1,834 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Intuit, Zappos, Under Armor, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

“It has been a journey getting to where Renu is today! I feel privileged and honored to work with such a dedicated and passionate team that drives our continued successes- I’m thrilled that Renu is recognized on the Inc5000 and has debuted in the top 30% of applicants!” says Renu Energy Solutions President, Jay Radcliffe.

What Does it Mean to Make the List?

Not only have the companies on the 2020 Inc. 5000 been extremely competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists as well. The 2020 Inc. 5000 achieved an incredible three-year average growth of over 500 percent, and a median rate of 165 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $209 billion in 2019, accounting for over 1 million jobs over the past three years.

“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 come from nearly every realm of business,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “From health and software to media and hospitality, the 2020 list proves that no matter the sector, incredible growth is based on the foundations of tenacity and opportunism.”
 
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held virtually from October 23 to 27, 2020. As always, speakers will include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.

 

More about Inc. Media and the Inc 5000 Methodology

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000  gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent.
 
The 2020 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2016 and 2019. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2016. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2019. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2016 is $100,000; the minimum for 2019 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc 5000. 

 

Complete results of the Inc 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found on Inc.’s official website.

 

 Are You Ready to Go Solar?

Renu Energy Solutions is constantly growing and completing new solar projects. If you’d like to be our next solar success story, or even if you’re just thinking of converting to solar energy, contact us today for your free consultation. We’d love to help you through every step of your solar journey!

 

How to Prepare for Hurricane Season with Solar

How to Prepare for Hurricane Season with Solar

by | May 16, 2020 | Residential

Protect Your Solar-Powered Home Against Hurricane Season

Solar panels, just like any outdoor equipment, are exposed to all types of inclement weather, especially in the Carolinas where we usually experience a pretty busy hurricane season. If you are considering going solar but are unsure about weather conditions, you can be assured that solar panels are resilient and reliable. 

With solar when there is a power surge or blackout, your solar system will shut down. However, when you pair your system with energy storage (Tesla Powerwall or Generac PWRcell) your panels will continue to function normally and provide you with the power you need.

It is also good to mention that your panels are designed to withstand storms, even during a hurricane season. There is never a reason to prepare your panels for storms or even remove them. Following a storm, be sure to use caution and inspect your panels from the ground. It is helpful if you take photos of your panels just as you would for other investments in case you need to contact your insurance company if you do experience any damage. 

How to Prepare for a Blackout with a Solar Energy System

Most home-owners with solar have a “grid-tied” solar system. With a grid-tied system, any excess energy that isn’t used is then sent back to the grid. During a blackout, the grid is shut off which leaves you in the dark. To prevent this from happening and ensuring you and your family can keep the lights on, we recommend pairing your panels with energy storage. Please feel free to check out our blogs on the Tesla Powerwall and the Generac PWRcell.

We at Renu can assure you that going solar with energy storage is the best method in prevailing through storms and blackouts. Take charge of your energy and never be left in the dark again. 

Contact us today for your free consultation and prepare for the storms ahead: https://renuenergysolutions.com/free-solar-consultation

About Renu Energy Solutions

As our tagline states, we believe in Smart. Reliable. Solar.

Smart.

Customer education is a central pillar of Renu Energy’s approach. Homeowners and businesses are seeing the clear economic and environmental advantages of clean solar energy. Our experienced consultants are here to help guide you through renewable energy improvements that are both wise for the planet and prudent for your financial future.

Reliable.

Since 2010, Renu Energy Solutions has provided quality renewable energy system installations for commercial and residential systems.

Solar technology works. The sun’s energy is plentiful. The Renu Energy team is ready to demonstrate to you that we can deliver a durable, powerful solar solution guaranteed to meet or exceed energy projections for five years.

Solar.

We envision a future where most buildings incorporate clean energy. Because solar panels have come down in price significantly over several years, it’s within reach of many customers and has become popular across the country.

Whatever your reason for considering solar, let Renu Energy be your committed partner for devising and building your ideal solar solution.