Once solar is installed on your home or business, the power runs any electrical appliance being used. This includes air-conditioning, lights, computers, televisions, and possibly your stove, hot water heater or furnace. Using solar energy instead of electricity from the grid decreases your electric bill. If your home or office needs more energy than your […]

 It could be a great time to refinance. Why not add solar with a cash-out? Today’s markets are seeing some volatility, without a doubt. Many people with substantial stock portfolios are looking for ways to shelter themselves from this kind of risk moving forward. Because rates have fallen significantly, many are also finding it a […]

Dr. Longya Xu is an IEEE Fellow and professor at The Ohio State University. He became an Ecohouse Solar customer in 2015. We installed a 5.6 kW solar electric system on his home in Dublin consisting of 20 SolarWorld 280W mono modules with a SolarEdge 6000A inverter. Ecohouse recently added squirrel guard to protect his […]

Ecohouse Solar is announcing that starting January, 2020, we have initiated the Ecohouse Solar Foundation. It is administered by the Columbus Foundation in Columbus Ohio. The purpose of the Ecohouse Solar Foundation is to fund solar projects for non-profits whose mission it is to provide better housing for low income people in the Central Ohio […]

As solar is becoming more and more affordable, it’s not uncommon for our customers to convince their family members to go solar. Seeing the installation on their family member’s home and hearing them brag about how much money they are saving each month quickly makes more solar converts. Ecohouse Solar has now had a number […]

By Ben Heinrichs   My name is Ben Heinrichs.  I’m currently a junior at Columbus Alternative High School or CAHS. At CAHS, upper-class students are given the opportunity to do an internship with a local business on Wednesdays instead of attending regular classes. I chose Ecohouse Solar (Ecohouse) as the location for my internship. I […]

By ALAN FROMAN THISWEEKNEWS.COM Posted Nov 4, 2019 at 6:05 PM     Marble Cliff is moving ahead with its plans to install solar panels and electric-vehicle charging stations at Village Hall. The two charging stations, which will be installed in front of Village Hall, 1600 Fernwood Ave., are expected to be operational by the end of November, fiscal officer Cindy McKay […]

Photovoltaic (PV) or solar panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. The DC power is then changed to alternating current (AC) power by a solar inverter, so the electricity is compatible for your home or office. Any excess solar power is exported to the electric grid or to a solar battery.  The magic of […]

  At first glance, solar may not seem to make financial sense in Ohio since Ohio’s electric rates are relatively low and the upfront costs of solar appear high.  However, installing solar panels makes financial sense in Ohio for three simple reasons:           1. Electricity costs continue to rise,     […]