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Storage Wars: Competitors line up to take on Tesla Powerwall
UPDATED: A&R Solar is a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer in Washington and Oregon. Learn more about Powerwall and battery storage .

Top Questions to Ask a Solar Contractor
If you are considering adding a solar energy system to your home or business, you’ll want to do your research when considering which installer to choose.

Largest Community Solar Project in Washington Goes Online
A&R Solar helped construct the largest community solar project in Washington.

Installing Solar on a Children’s Museum…Superhero Style
A&R Solar has done more than 600 installations over the last eight years, but the one we will do in Bellevue at the beginning of September will truly be…

Does Your Meter Really Run Backward After You Install Solar?
If you have an old-school analog meter, it really will.
Two Washington Community Solar Projects to Open Soon
Two community solar projects in Washington State will soon be up and running, offering residents in Clark and Benton counties an affordable green invest…
Featured Project: Lake Union Houseboat
One of Seattle’s iconic houseboats now is partly powered by solar energy.
Industry Pushes to Overhaul State’s Solar Incentive Program Before Legislative Session Ends
NOTE: This information is possibly outdated. Please reference our incentives page for current information.
Community Solar on Capitol Hill
A&R Solar has completed installation of a 25.
Who Can Install BIPV?
We don’t encounter much Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) products out in the market place.
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