Where We’ll Be in May 2013

LightWave Solar is proud to be a part of the brand new Music City Center.  Join us at the Grand Opening Celebration on Sunday, May 19 or Monday, May 20. The Music City Center began construction in January 2010 and is opening to the public almost 3 1/2 years later…

TVA’s Green Power Providers Program Near Full Capacity

On January 1, TVA opened the Green Power Providers (GPP) program for 2013, and they are currently approving applications. Under GPP, TVA will buy solar PV generation at 9 cents/kilowatt-hour above the current rate (about 10 cents/kWh). This totals about 19 cents per kWh – nearly double the retail rate! TVA…

Where We’ll Be in April 2013

Nashville Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 20 Nashville’s Earth Day Festival is a free, family friendly event that will help the community take another step toward Mayor Karl Dean’s goal of making Nashville the greenest city in the Southeast. The event will feature exhibits and activities aimed at…

Where We’ll Be in March 2013

Jefferson County Business Expo & Home Show March 1-3 LightWave Solar will be among 100 merchants, contractors & businesses, including everything from small retail stores to plumbers, painters, dentists, & everything in between at the Jefferson County Business Expo & Home Show at the Grace Schrader “Field of Dreams”…

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…