Colorado Solar Industry Blog
At Vanguard Solar Services, we believe informed customers make better long-term investments. Our blog covers the latest in residential and commercial solar, battery storage, EV charging, roofing considerations, maintenance, energy efficiency, and Colorado solar incentives.
Whether you’re researching your first solar installation, planning a commercial project, or simply looking to get more from your current system, you’ll find expert advice, project highlights, and practical resources from a team with decades of industry experience.
Solar Panels Producing Less? 7 Reasons Output Drops and What to Check
If your solar panels are producing less than they used to, the cause is usually one of seven things: the season, snow or dirt on the panels, new shade, a failed inverter or microinverter, a [...]
Solar Detach and Reset for Insurance Claims: What Colorado Homeowners Should Know
A hail claim on a roof with solar has one extra moving part. Here is how the detach and reset fits into the claim, from the adjuster's visit to the final payment. When a Colorado [...]
Can a Roofing Company Remove and Reinstall Your Solar Panels?
Some roofing companies can physically lift solar panels off a roof, but that doesn't make them the right crew for the job. In Colorado, solar electrical work and the installation of panels and mounting hardware [...]
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Solar Panel Removal for Roof Replacement?
The short answer is usually yes when a covered loss forces the roof replacement, and no when the roof is simply worn out. Here is how to tell which side you are on. If your [...]
How Much Does It Cost to Remove and Reinstall Solar Panels in Colorado?
If your solar panels need to come off — most often for a roof replacement — one of the first questions is understandably: what's this going to cost me? The honest answer is that a [...]
How Does Solar Panel Removal and Reinstallation Work? A Step-by-Step Walkthrough
From shutdown to final testing, here's exactly what happens when a solar array comes off your roof and goes back on. If you've been told your solar panels need to come off — for [...]
