Case Study: REAP Grant for Solar Project

Case Study: REAP Grant for Solar Project

Colite Technologies strives to help business owners understand and leverage the many benefits of solar energy, including available incentive programs that make solar more accessible. One of these programs is REAP by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),...
Is Solar a Good Investment?

Is Solar a Good Investment?

Historically, solar PV system costs have been steadily declining over the last decade. However, with recent supply chain challenges, labor cost increases, and greater demand for solar, prices across the industry have jumped. (Perhaps you read “Why is the Cost of Solar...
On-Grid vs Off-Grid Light Poles

On-Grid vs Off-Grid Light Poles

Traditionally, almost all light poles are provided by the local electric utility and connected to their grid to light up streets and neighborhoods. Most people pay the utility for the use of these lights on a monthly basis and carry on with their lives. However, with...
Tariff Exemption Eases Solar Pinch

Tariff Exemption Eases Solar Pinch

Our previous blog post, “Why is the Cost of Solar Increasing?”, explored the forces behind recent solar price increases – including the Section 201 tariffs. The shadow of uncertainty cast by the Section 201 tariffs and the accompanying petition by Auxin Solar has...
Why is the Cost of Solar Increasing?

Why is the Cost of Solar Increasing?

Why is the Cost of Solar Increasing? For the first time in well over a decade the price of a solar system in the US is increasing. One of the key drivers is the cost of PV panels, which according to Rystad Energy research and analysis, has increased by over 50% since...
Guide to Interior LED Retrofits

Guide to Interior LED Retrofits

Guide to Interior LED Retrofits LED lighting technology is the best commercially available choice for lighting. The great thing is that LEDs can be used for both interior and exterior applications. We previously wrote a guide for specifying an exterior LED retrofit,...
SRECs: Explained

SRECs: Explained

SRECs: Explained The renewable energy industry loves its acronyms. From PV to kW to EPA, there are so many different acronyms to keep up with. Maybe you’ve seen SREC floating around recently. SREC stands for Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (or Credit) and is a...
A New Look for Colite Technologies

A New Look for Colite Technologies

A New Look for Colite Technologies Going into the new year of 2022, we have updated our look to better reflect our company and its mission. Colite Technologies brings innovative, sustainable energy solutions to commercial and industrial applications where efficient...