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Here’s How Solar-Paneled Heat Pumps Work

If the fast-approaching winter season, and rising utility costs, have you researching solar energy for your home, Solar Bear of Tampa has a great option for you – the solar power heat pump. Read on to learn more about its benefits, the cost savings of going solar, and how to get started. Most homes require…

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Can You Write Off Solar Panels on Your Taxes?

Installing solar panels comes with many benefits, one of them being that you can start saving money on electricity almost right away. Yes, solar panels can dramatically reduce your monthly energy costs, starting on day one. But the savings don’t just stop there. Not only do solar panels reduce energy costs, but they will also…

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What Are Solar Panels Made Of & How Are They Made?

At Solar Bear of Tampa, we are always trying to help our customers beat the heat. Since the beginning of time, humans have relied on the might of the sun for survival. Fast forward to 1954, when the world’s first silicon photovoltaic cell was created to fully harness the sun’s power. This foundational invention set…

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Can You Claim the Solar Tax Credit Twice?

When you install a solar panel system, you can take advantage of the Federal Investment Tax Credit, also called the Solar Tax credit which allows you to deduct 26% of the cost of your solar installation from your federal taxes come tax time. This credit offsets the cost of installing residential solar, but can you…

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