20 Jul

Editor’s Note: A&R Solar continues to monitor the evolving battery storage market. In addition to waiting for the Tesla Powerwall to become available to installers in the Pacific Northwest, we are also researching other companies that offer similar systems. While the Tesla Powerwall dominates in the media, a competitor is quietly gaining ground in the U.S. storage market. Sonnen, a Germany company...

21:08 / BatteryStorage / Energy
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21 Jun

UPDATED: A&R Solar is a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer in Washington and Oregon. Learn more about Powerwall and battery storage. Tesla created a frenzy in the renewable energy market when it announced its first two energy storage products in 2015. The Powerwall 2 have been piloted in a few select areas in the United States but has yet to become widely available. However,...

22:23 / Energy / News / Technology
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15 Jun

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. We've come up with a list of questions that can help you identify quality companies. When you’re informed, you can invest in your energy future with confidence. We've created a downloadable PDF for you to print...

20:52 / News / Solar 101
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12 Apr

Tesla made news again recently for discontinuing one highly-anticipated product and accepting down payments on another. Powerwall Tesla announced recently that it has discontinued its much-discussed 10-kWh residential battery and has pulled all references to it from its website and press kit. A smaller system, called the Daily Powerwall, is still being built, the company said. In simple terms, the Powerwall stores energy. It...

16:51 / News
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12 Apr

A Seattle church that installed solar won an award for its efforts to combat global warming. Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church received the recognition from Interfaith Power & Light, a national group that encourages religious congregations across the country to address global warming by reducing their carbon footprint. The church’s system--installed by A&R Solar in 2015--saves six tons a year of carbon dioxide...

16:48 / News
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12 Apr

A&R Solar recently wrapped up another community solar project, this time on the Cowltiz PUD’s administrative building in Longview along the Oregon border. Utility customers can opt-into the program purchasing units at $100 each. In exchange, they receive credits toward their bills and also financial incentives from the state. The 58 kW project allows utility customers who may rent or not have...

16:39 / News
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12 Apr

This northeast Portland home’s solar energy system will offset more than 95 percent of its energy consumption. The 6.84 kW system features (24) made-in-Oregon SolarWorld modules and two SMA inverters. ...

16:36 / Uncategorized
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12 Apr

A church in Edmonds that feeds seniors, hosts 12-step groups, and serves as a learning center for kids is now powered by solar energy, thanks in part to a donation from A&R Solar. The 9.9 kW system, together with conservation measures, should offset almost a third of the church’s power costs. A volunteer community group selected the church as the recipient...

16:30 / News
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05 Feb

We see it all of the time: When one homeowner on the block installs solar, others follow. By installing solar on your house, you get to set an example for others in your neighborhood and community. Sometimes neighbors can have questions about your new system and might even challenge the installation. Here are a couple of things to know: Can my HOA ban...

23:11 / Solar 101
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04 Jan

The six employee-owners of A&R Solar ended 2015 by making donations to local and national organizations working to improve our communities. Each of the organizations received $2,500, totalling $15,000. Steel Lillies Ronald McDonald House Casa Latina Wounded Warrior Project Odessa Brown Children's Clinic YouthCare Employees are eligible for ownership after three years of employment. Owners also made year-end donations in December 2014. In addition to the December giving,...

22:10 / Announcements
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