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Tesla Powerwall 3 Now Compatible With Powerwall 2

Tesla Powerwall 3 can now expand eligible Powerwall 2 systems. Learn about battery storage upgrades and installation with TayCo Electric & Solar in Charlotte, NC.....

TayCo Electric & Solar Announces Official Partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

TayCo deepens its commitment to supporting children and families through an official partnership with St. Jude.....

TayCo Electric & Solar Brings Electrical and Solar Expertise to Dominica

TayCo Electric & Solar used its electrical, solar and battery storage expertise to complete a mission trip installation supporting reliable power in Dominica.....

Solar Backup Power Explained: Why Most Systems Shut Down During Outages

Many people assume installing solar automatically gives them solar backup power during outages. In reality, most grid-tied solar systems are not designed to keep a property running when utility power....

How Reliable Is the North Carolina Power Grid for Commercial Facilities?

How reliable is the North Carolina power grid for commercial facilities? Learn how businesses are using generators, solar, battery storage, and microgrids to stay operational.....

TayCo Wires 2026 Charlotte St. Jude Dream Home

TayCo Electric completed full electrical for the 2026 Charlotte St. Jude Dream Home, with Tesla battery and Generac generator transfer switch readiness built in.....

Generac Generator Installation by a Trusted Local Expert

Professional Generac generator installation including load calculations, automatic transfer switch integration, permitting, and long term support for homeowners throughout the greater Charlotte area and northern South Carolina.....

Solar News: The Pine Gate Collapse and What It Signals for the Southeast Solar Market

The Southeast solar market is shifting. Pine Gate’s collapse highlights the risks of over-reliance on incentives and why disciplined solar development matters more than scale.....

New Construction Electrical Wiring for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway

TayCo Electric completed full new construction electrical wiring for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in partnership with Four Oaks Builders....

South Carolina Raises Net Metering Limits: What Commercial Customers Need to Know in 2026

South Carolina increased the non-residential net metering cap to 5 MW. Here’s what that means for commercial solar customers and how TayCo Electric can help evaluate your options.....

Power That Doesn’t Flinch: TayCo’s Hybrid Generator + Battery Microgrid Install

TayCo Electrical engineered a no-nonsense hybrid power system using Generac backup generation, HomeGrid lithium storage, and a microgrid design built for clients who expect their power to stay on, full....

Commercial Solar Tax Credits 2025-2027: What North Carolina Businesses Need to Know

Businesses starting solar projects by July 4, 2026, or completing them by Dec 31, 2027, can still claim a 30% federal tax credit. Learn more from TayCo Electric & Solar.....

Now Available in Charlotte: The New Generac PWRcell® 2

TayCo Electric & Solar is now installing the new Generac PWRcell 2 in Charlotte, NC. Discover smarter energy storage, improved capacity, and reliable whole-home backup power.....

TayCo Team Brings Back Insights from RE+ 2025

TayCo’s team returned from RE+ 2025 with practical takeaways: FranklinWH aPower S (DC-coupled) for higher efficiency, Pegasus Instaflash 2’s 10-year no-leak guarantee, and Tesla panel/Powerwall updates. See what it means....

Understanding Duke Energy’s PowerPair Net Metering Capacity Update

If you’re a homeowner considering solar energy through Duke Energy’s PowerPair program, it’s important to be aware of recent updates affecting available incentives, particularly regarding the Net Metering option. Here’s....

Don’t Miss Out: The Residential Solar Tax Credit Ends in 2025

If you’ve been thinking about installing solar panels for your home, the time to act is now. The Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D), commonly known as the solar....

Duke Energy Expands Power Manager Battery Control Program to South Carolina

Duke Energy has officially launched its Power Manager® Battery Control program in South Carolina, offering homeowners with solar and battery systems a new way to earn monthly bill credits while....

What is Solar Energy and how do solar panels work?

Solar energy works by capturing the sun’s energy and turning it into electricity for your home or business. Our sun is a natural nuclear reactor. It releases tiny packets of....

2020 Tax Credit Stepping Down

At the beginning of 2020, The Federal Solar ITC (tax credit) will begin to step down. At Tayco, we have found there is a lot of confusing information being delivered....

Apple to Go Carbon Neutral By 2030

As the world continues towards the irreversible effects of climate change, countries like Germany, The Netherlands, and France are setting goals towards decelerating and mitigating the constant stream of heat-trapping....

New Mexico Utility to Rely 100 Percent on Renewable Energy and Battery Storage

Wednesday morning, the New Mexico Public regulation Commission unanimously voted to transition the major utility PNM to total reliance on renewable energy. The decision was motivated by a state mandate....

National Bank CIT moving forward with 108 Mega-Watt solar project

The solar industry is constantly shifting, and at times it can be difficult to get a read on the trajectory. That is why it is so nice to see large....

How Much Further Can Solar Advance? Is it Worth it To Wait?

With a dynamic industry such as the energy sector, constant changes in technology, efficiency, and manufacturing dictate how a market responds and plans for the future. It makes sense; why....

Black Turbine Blades Reduced Bird Mortality By 72%

Despite the environmental benefits we get from using the wind to generate renewable energy, there was always a somewhat depressing side effect that left environmentalists slightly torn when advocating for....

Creative Accounting as Duke Energy NC Aims to Revamp Their Grid: Implications for Duke Customers

The first round of hearings regarding Duke’s $2.3 Billion plan to upgrade their grid have concluded, revealing their approach to fund such a project. Duke is attempting to use something....

Planning The Future of Energy: Renewables vs Nuclear

In recent decades, nuclear energy has been approached with some cautious optimism as a bridge between fossil-fuel consumption and renewable energy production. Although controversial for their dangerous properties, radioactive elements....

Energy Analysis Finds Renewables Cut Australia’s Emissions More Than Covid

In Australia, a record renewable electricity generation of 26.5% of five of the total nations states total consumption was recorded at the end of September. This analysis was conducted by....

How Cost Effective Are Solar Panels In Different Regions?

A new study conducted by DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) documents how solar looks as an investment in various regions across the U.S. While the study intentionally omits and....

What You Need to Know About Duke’s Rebate Program (2021)

Dukes solar rebate programs has been facilitating the decision to go solar for homeowners in NC for years. For an average system, the rebate allows the recouping of approximately 20%....