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How to Keep Your Garage Cool During an Arizona Summer? (And Why it Matters for your Solar Investment)
How to Keep Your Garage Cool During an Arizona Summer Updated: July 23, 2025 How to keep your garage cool in the summer? If you’ve ever stepped into your Arizona garage during summer and felt like you walked into an oven, you’re not alone! Those scorching 120°F temperatures aren’t just uncomfortable – they’re secretly driving…
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APS & SRP Solar Rate Plans for Arizona Homeowners to Save Big
APS and SRP Solar Rate Plans Explained: Lower AZ Power Bills Updated: July 23, 2025 Managing home energy costs in Arizona starts with understanding your electricity rate plan. With soaring temperatures, especially during summer, selecting the right Arizona Public Service (APS) or Salt River Project (SRP) plan can either cost or save you hundreds each…
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The Solar Power Duck Curve: How to Manage Daily Energy
Understanding and Navigating Arizona’s Duck Curve with Solar Topps Updated: August 13, 2025 Arizona’s solar adoption creates challenges like the duck curve. Learn how Solar Topps helps residents maximize savings and energy independence. The rapid adoption of renewable energy, particularly solar power, has transformed Arizona’s electrical grid system. As we transition away from fossil fuels,…
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Do I Need a Main Panel Upgrade (MPU) for My Solar Installation?
What is a Main Electrical Panel and Why Does It Matter? Updated: July 28, 2025 As solar energy becomes an increasingly popular option for homeowners and businesses alike, many people are eager to make the switch to cleaner, more sustainable power. An often overlooked component of solar installations is the condition of your home’s electrical system,…
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Do Solar Panels Us Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC)?
Do Solar Panels Us Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC)? Updated: July 23, 2025 Solar energy is rapidly growing as a clean, renewable resource that reduces our reliance on fossil fuels. As homeowners and businesses alike invest in solar panels, a common question arises: do solar panels generate alternating current (AC) or direct current…
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Do Solar Panels Us Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC)?
Do Solar Panels Us Alternating Current (AC) or Direct Current (DC)? Updated: June 13, 2025 Solar energy is rapidly growing as a clean, renewable resource that reduces our reliance on fossil fuels. As homeowners and businesses alike invest in solar panels, a common question arises: do solar panels generate alternating current (AC) or direct current…
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Can You Export Solar Energy? Solar Export Rates in AZ
Can You Export Solar Energy? Solar Export Rate Programs in Arizona Updated: August 20, 2025 Understanding Solar Export Rates in Arizona Solar export rates are the payments Arizona homeowners get for the extra solar energy their systems create and send to the grid. These rates are determined by local utility companies and vary depending on…
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SRP Solar Program Rate Plan Overview
SRP Solar Rate Plans, Seasonal Energy Rates and Time-of-Use Peaks Updated: August 11, 2025 For customers going solar in the SRP territory, SRP offers two types of Solar Rate Plans—demand–based or Export-based—each with two options. Thus, there are four different SRP Solar Rate plans that a customer can choose from. Below, we’ll discuss each plan type…
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APS Solar Program Rate Plan Overview
APS Solar Program Rate Plan Overview Updated: August 20, 2025 At Solar Topps, we will provide an overview of the APS Solar Program Rate Plan. When you go solar with the Arizona Public Service (APS) solar program, the installer primarily handles the following steps: The APS Home Solar Program for Arizona Residents Once a homeowner…
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Solar Buyback Rate Cuts: A Step Backward for the Solar Industry
Solar Buyback Rate Cuts: A Step Backward for the Solar Industry Updated: August 14, 2025 The recent vote by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) to cut solar buyback rates has raised widespread concerns. This decision will have a significant impact on homeowners with rooftop solar installations and the broader solar industry. In this blog post,…