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Savings Beyond the Roof

At Synergy Power, we love coming up with solutions to help you make the most of your solar energy potential. In fact, it’s what we do best.  Many properties have untapped solar potential, but limited roof space holds them back. That's where we shine and can help design smart, customized solutions to increase your solar production—so you can generate more power, rely less on the grid, and lock in long-term savings. Sometimes, it just means looking beyond your roof.  See how we made unused space more valuable for our customers: Residential Canopies Commercial Carports Expand your roof space to support more solar panels and increase energy production. Boost property [...]

Don’t Wait and Risk Missing These Major Solar Credits

There has never been a better—or more urgent—time for businesses to go solar. Now through July 2026, there's a limited window to lock in major Safe Harbor benefits that could dramatically reduce (or even eliminate) the cost of switching to solar. Here's what makes this moment so powerful: 30% Federal Tax Credit: Instantly reduce your project cost. 100% Depreciation: Write off the entire system much faster than normal. Up to 3 Years of Back Pay: Recover taxes you've already paid. On top of that, many businesses qualify for additional state and federal incentives based on their specific location, further increasing savings. One Bay Area commercial customer recently leveraged these [...]

By |February 24th, 2026|Categories: Construction, Electricity & Utility Rates, Solar for Business|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Don’t Wait and Risk Missing These Major Solar Credits

Case Study: Solar Saves Big Money for Local Business

Did you know commercial solar is one of the smartest long-term investments a business can make? Across the Bay Area, companies are lowering their energy bills, securing long-term savings, and making the switch to clean energy easier than ever.  Want to see how a local business is already benefitting from solar? We recently completed a 100.5 kW solar installation at a Chevron gas station in Fremont, and the numbers speak for themselves: ? 287 Maxeon 350W AC panels ? Over $23,000 in savings in the first year alone ? Clean, renewable energy powering daily operations Check out the video of this Fremont Chevron project to see the [...]

By |August 12th, 2025|Categories: Construction, Design, Solar for Business|Comments Off on Case Study: Solar Saves Big Money for Local Business

Questions To Ask Before Installing Solar

Before you decide to get a quote for solar panels, there are some important questions you should ask any company you are considering hiring. Think of it as an interview – after all, they will be working on your home, so get to know what the company is about and what their reputation is as installers. In addition to general questions the contractor’s website or brochure may answer, be sure to ask: Are you a licensed solar contractor and how long have you been in business? Make sure anytime you hire a contractor to work on your home that he [...]

By |February 22nd, 2018|Categories: Construction|Comments Off on Questions To Ask Before Installing Solar

Should I Replace My Roof Before Getting Solar?

You’re interested in installing solar panels on your home and your roof is the ideal place for the solar array. But is your roof up to the job? A few items to take into account when considering whether or not to replace your roof before you switch to solar: the roof’s age, its condition, and the costs involved for repairs or replacement. There are a few signs you may know about already to determine the condition of your roof without even climbing up a ladder. Those signs include: Leaks or stains in the attic or walls Mildew Dark “dirty-looking” spots on [...]

By |February 22nd, 2018|Categories: Construction|Comments Off on Should I Replace My Roof Before Getting Solar?
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