Growth of Solar Energy into the 21st Century Before the new millennium, solar power was mainly for industrial use only. In fact, installing a solar power system for your home was practically unheard of just a few years back. Back in the day, it was cheaper to use...

When Should I Wash My Solar Panels? For most residential solar systems, in which the panels are installed on sloped roofs with a tilt of 15 degrees or more, you do not need to wash your solar panels as rain will do the work for you. However, for many commercial and...

The Bad Economics of Solar Leases and PPAs Solar customers have many options and decisions to make for rooftop solar systems – lease or buy, get a loan or pay upfront, what sort of system to get, which manufacturer to buy from, etc. At Aikyum Solar, we want to help...

Three Core Solar System Delivery Principles Aikyum’s claim to fame is based on three core delivery principles that our customers love:   1. The client’s wishes are prioritized: We are not married to any particular solar panel vendor or manufacturer. We have...

This Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) video answers frequently asked questions about how your electric bill changes after going solar. When your solar panels produce more power than your home needs, that energy can return to the grid for other...

SCE Solar Rebate Program We (Aikyum Solar) would like our customers to take advantage of the Southern California Edison (SCE) solar rebate program. SCE provides this guide on its rebate program for solar customers. Customers whose home produces power through solar...