Tennessee Environmental Council Honors LightWave
We are proud that Tennessee Environmental Council honored LightWave Solar as the featured organization member at their annual Holiday Mixer on Dec. 4! The Council is a 501(c)(3)…
To battery or not to battery – that is the question!
We are frequently asked about batteries, what happens when the grid is down, etc. So let’s review three types of solar systems; grid tied, grid-interactive (or battery/grid hybrid), and off grid . GRID TIED: This is by far the most common, requires the least maintenance, and is the least…
LightWave Solar Made Solar Power World’s Top 100 Contractors List
Solar Power World magazine included LightWave Solar in their Solar Power World Top 100 Solar Contractors list that will be published in the December issue. “It’s a tribute to hard work and dedication to the solar industry that LightWave Solar has made this list. Solar Power…
Where We’ll Be in December 2012
Open House Lunch & Learn on Dec 14: “How Solar Can Work for Your Business” LightWave Solar is hosting a free lunch & learn to explain the benefits of adding solar photovoltaics (PV) to a business. We will cover TVA’s new solar incentive program and provide an overview of the…
Stake Claim to TVA’s Solar Incentive Before End of the Year
TVA’s Green Power Providers is now available! However, there is a 2.5 megawatt cap for the rest of 2012. Plus, TVA expects their solar premium to drop from 12 cents to 9 cents on January 1st, 2013. We’re encouraging anyone interested in installing solar within the next 6 months to…
Where We’ll Be in October 2012
Middle TN Green Homes Tour on Oct 6-7Please join us for the 2nd Annual Middle Tennessee Green Homes Tour benefiting the US Green Building Council and Cumberland River Compact. The tour will be on Saturday, October 6 from 10am-6pm and on Sunday, October 7 from 12pm-6pm. The tour…
Where We’ll Be in November 2012
Lunch & Learn in Johnson City on Nov 1 Lunch & Learn: “New TVA Solar Incentives Explained for Businesses” LightWave Solar in Johnson City is hosting a free lunch & learn to explain TVA’s new solar incentive program and its expected changes next year, as well as the other financial…
LightWave Solar to Participate in National Plug In Day Sept 23
LightWave Solar President, Steve Johnson will be driving his Nissan Leaf for Nashville’s Electric Vehicle Rally on Sept. 23 to celebrate National Plug In Day. Make sure you stop by LightWave Solar’s booth on Sunday at Vanderbilt University’s SMART Charging Station on the corner of 21st Ave.
Solar Power Benefits Taxpayers
A new report finds solar PV installations deliver savings to ratepayers and taxpayers by $0.15-$0.40/kWh. Here’s the breakdown of solar power’s public value into nine accrued benefits: 1. Saves money on wholesale energy Locally generated solar electricity reduces the amount of energy that utilities must purchase at higher prices. …
