What a “Dead Week” in Your Solar Data Really Means
A flat stretch in your solar data isn't always nothing. Here's what a 'dead week' really means, and when it's worth a closer look.
Why Your Utility Bill Is the Worst Way to Find Out Your Solar Is Broken
Your electric bill is a slow, noisy way to catch a solar problem. Here's why — and the faster signals to watch instead.
Your Monthly Solar Production Report — What the Numbers Actually Mean
A plain-English guide to reading your monthly solar production report — what the kilowatt-hours mean, and the blind spots the report won't tell you.
You Spent $30,000 on Solar. Do You Even Know If It’s Working?
How to actually tell if your Arizona solar (or battery) system is working — and why the utility bill is the slowest way to find out something's wrong.
Solar After the Tax Credit: How the Prepaid Lease Option Works for Arizona Homeowners
By Corey Garrison — Owner, SouthFace Solar Published: June 8, 2026 · Last reviewed: June 4, 2026 Corey has worked on Arizona solar systems since SouthFace Solar opened in 2008. [...]
APS or SRP Bill Went Up After Solar? How to Tell If It’s a Solar Problem or a Rate-Plan Problem
APS or SRP Bill Went Up After Solar? How to Tell If It’s a Solar Problem or a Rate-Plan Problem By Corey Garrison — Owner, SouthFace Solar Published: May [...]
Solar Panels Not Working or Not Producing Enough Power in Arizona? A Safe Homeowner Checklist
Solar Panels Not Working or Not Producing Enough Power in Arizona? A Safe Homeowner Checklist By Corey Garrison — Owner, SouthFace Solar Published: May 26, 2026 · Last reviewed: [...]
How Often Should You Clean Solar Panels in Phoenix?
How Often Should You Clean Solar Panels in Phoenix? By Corey Garrison — Owner, SouthFace Solar Published: May 26, 2026 · Last reviewed: May 27, 2026 Corey has worked [...]
What to Do When Your Solar Installer Went Out of Business in Arizona
If your Arizona solar installer closed, stopped answering, or sold your account, here is how to organize records, check warranties, avoid replacement-first sales pitches, and get local service help.
Solar is NOT dead. Long live solar
Solar is NOT dead. Long live solarThe Arizona solar industry has had a big summer. Many people heard through the grapevine that Net Metering was going away in Arizona and [...]