This resource hub covers common solar and battery issues, including underperforming systems, lost monitoring access, and troubleshooting steps. Whether you’re a homeowner or preparing for a real estate transaction, these guides are designed to help you understand your system and make informed decisions.
- Why is my electric bill so high if I have solar and battery system?by Ryan McKnightwhy is my electric bill so high if I have solar and battery system? One of the most common questions I hear from homeowners throughout the Sacramento region is: “Why is my electric bill still so high when I have solar?” Many people assume that once solar panels are installed, their electric bill should disappear.… Read more: Why is my electric bill so high if I have solar and battery system?
- A Realtor’s Guide to Solar & Battery Systems in the Sacramento Regionby Ryan McKnightREALTOR RESOURCES A Realtor’s Guide to Solar & Battery Systems in the Sacramento Region Solar and battery storage systems are becoming increasingly common throughout the Sacramento region. While they can be valuable selling points, they can also create confusion during a transaction when buyers, sellers, and agents don’t fully understand the equipment. This guide covers… Read more: A Realtor’s Guide to Solar & Battery Systems in the Sacramento Region
- Selling a Home With Solar? What do I need to know?by Ryan McKnightREAL ESTATE SOLAR Selling a Home with Solar? What Do I Need to Know? Solar can be a major selling point, but it can also create questions during a real estate transaction. Here’s what Sacramento-area homeowners, buyers, and realtors should know before a home with solar hits the market. Over the years I’ve seen countless… Read more: Selling a Home With Solar? What do I need to know?
- Buying a Home with Solar? What to watch out for…by Ryan McKnightBuying a Home with Solar? What to watch out for… Solar can be a great selling point when purchasing a home, but not all solar systems are created equal. As someone who diagnoses and evaluates residential solar systems throughout the Sacramento area, I’ve seen plenty of situations where buyers assumed everything was working properly—only to… Read more: Buying a Home with Solar? What to watch out for…
- Monitoring Solutions for Orphaned Solar Systemsby Ryan McKnightLost access to your solar monitoring? Orphaned systems often go unchecked, costing homeowners money. Learn how modern monitoring solutions can restore visibility and performance.
- What Is an Orphaned Solar System? | Sacramento Solar Helpby Ryan McKnightIf you have solar on your home but no one to call when something goes wrong, you may have what’s called an orphaned solar system. This is becoming increasingly common across Sacramento and Northern California, especially as solar companies go out of business or stop servicing older systems. Here’s what that means—and what you can… Read more: What Is an Orphaned Solar System? | Sacramento Solar Help