Palomar Solar and Roofing

Is My Roof Optimal For Solar?

 Do solar panels have to go on a South-facing roof? South and West facing roofs are ideal for solar. East facing roofs also benefit greatly from solar with a slight difference in energy production. When designing a system, Palomar Solar’s drafting team takes into...
Palomar Solar at the 2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show

Palomar Solar at the 2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show

  Palomar Solar was thrilled to partner with 600 KOGO for the 2016 MCAS Miramar Airshow. The Miramar air show is always a must see event in San Diego, but this year was especially important to us as it was our first year as a sponsor and also the 100th...
Microinverters Vs. Central Inverters – Solar Panels

Microinverters Vs. Central Inverters – Solar Panels

I get asked this all the time (Adam Rizzo, one of the founding partners of Palomar Solar). Why does Palomar Solar prefer Enphase microinverters over central inverters in residential applications? We were just like most solar contractors when we started out. We started...
Palomar Solar Helps WAXIE Go Solar!

Palomar Solar Helps WAXIE Go Solar!

Palomar Solar WAXIE Goes Solar Project WAXIE was looking for a local family owned solar company to complete a 1,260 solar panel project, and Palomar Solar was chosen. Overall the new solar panels should offset approximately 80% of their electricity. Check out the...
Solar Power Systems Save Utilities Transmission Costs

Solar Power Systems Save Utilities Transmission Costs

It is true that solar-system owners are being compensated at a higher rate than wholesale energy suppliers, but the energy is being consumed on site. This reduces the stress on the power lines during peak load and can reduce the need to upgrade or add capacity to the...