Arch Solar Takes Top Spot on 2022 Top Solar Contractors List
Arch Solar Takes Top Spot on 2022 Top Solar Contractors List Plymouth, WI, July 26th, 2022 — Despite concerns over supply chain interruptions and tariff investigations, the U.S. solar industry saw record solar and energy storage demand in 2021. Arch can attest to this, having one of its busiest years yet. Solar Power World has […]
A Financial Perspective on Solar Energy
A Financial Perspective on Solar Energy with Jeff Ray, Arch Director of Finance Considering solar energy as a home or business owner involves a lot of different considerations; environmental, energy independence, aesthetics, building value, and the financial aspects. I’ll just focus on the last of these today as finance is my area of expertise. As […]
The Evolution of Solar Panel Aesthetics
Since the dawn of the solar industry, we have witnessed solar technology improve by leaps and bounds, and with that is not only the efficiency of the solar panel but also its aesthetics. Comments from consumers have driven designers to enhance the look of modules to be as sleek as possible: “But what about the […]
Renew Wisconsin 2021 Business Of The Year
2/15/2022 Contact: JD Smith # 920-838-6471 Email: Jsmith@archelec.com Home-grown Wisconsin Business weathers two decades of the solar industry’s ups and downs to earn a place in the sun as Renew WI’s “Renewable Energy Business of the Year” Founding Arch Back in 2003, when Ed Zinthefer founded Arch on his farm in Sheboygan County, many of […]
Bifacial Solar Panels – The Upcoming Trend?
To make solar work in Wisconsin you need to get the absolute most of your entire solar energy system. Our designers are always searching for the next advancement in technology that will enable us to squeeze the extra watts out of the limited sunlight we get during our frozen winter. As we look ahead in […]
4 Common Concern’s About Wisconsin’s Upcoming Community Solar
Wisconsin State Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Saukville) and State Representative Timothy Ramthun (R – Campbellsport) have introduced legislation that would expand access to community solar in Wisconsin. This legislation enables the development of more community solar and supports energy freedom, expands customer choice, saves money on your utility bill, all while creating healthier and […]
The Case for a Competitive Wisconsin Solar Market
Wisconsin has always been a state of significant natural resources and resourceful people. Utilizing our waterways, wealth in timber, and agricultural opportunities is what has helped Wisconsin thrive throughout our history. It is essential for the future of our state that we continue to make the most of the bountiful resources we are fortunate to […]
The Pathway to Energy Independence
“What are you hoping to achieve with solar energy?” That’s one of the first questions we ask our customers when they come to us to start learning about solar energy. Often their responses reveal that they aren’t sure what solar can do for them, that’s where we come in. Just as often though, they say […]
Net Metering Explained
Why is a bigger solar array not always better? Because depending on your goals and your utility’s Net Metering policy, a larger system might not be the right fit at all! It is vitally important that your solar contractor is aware of your utility’s net metering policy and that they factor that policy into your […]
Roof Mount vs Ground Mount – What Is Right For You?
Doing solar right means that you can’t have a one size fits all approach. One of the most important decisions to make early on is if your solar array will be a standard roof mount or a ground mount. Understanding the costs and benefits of each option will help you make an informed choice about […]
