Michigan Solar Property Tax Exemption: What Homeowners Need to Know

Michigan property taxes are among the top 15 highest in the U.S., which makes many Northern Michigan residents skeptical about going solar, but Michigan’s solar property tax exemption is a built-in protection for exactly that concern.  How Michigan’s Solar Property Tax Exemption Works  In 2019, Governor Whitmer reinstated the Michigan renewable energy property tax exemption…

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Battery Backup vs. Grid-Tied Solar in Northern Michigan

Peninsula Solar battery backup and grid-tied solar installation Northern Michigan

If you’re new to solar, going through the different options for your project may feel like you’re being fully immersed in a different language. So let’s break down two options: Battery backup is a system that captures the excess energy your solar panels produce during the day and stores it for later use.  How it…

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Your Panels are Protected From Summertime In Northern Michigan

Branch with green leaves in foreground and solar panels visible on a tilted roof in the background, outdoors.

If you’re a Northern Michigan resident contemplating going solar, you may be wondering whether going solar will mean dealing with a cracked or detached panel after every summer thunderstorm due to damaging winds and abnormally large hail. Luckily, our unpredictable weather won’t ruin your investment. Let’s walk through exactly how the panels we install at…

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