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Welcome to Illuminate, your comprehensive guide to solar installation! Whether you're a seasoned environmental enthusiast or just dipping your toes into the world of renewable energy, this blog is designed to illuminate the path to harnessing the power of the sun.


Winter Preparedness: Convenience, Comfort and Continuity
Oregon winters have a way of keeping things interesting. Wind, falling trees and occasional snow are all part of living here, and sometimes so are power outages. At Sunpath, we install battery storage for new solar systems and we add battery backup to existing installations. The winter months are a good reminder of what that extra layer of energy independence can provide: convenience, comfort and continuity when the grid isn’t available. What Happens to Solar When the Power G
Heather Zimmer
Oct 123 min read


What Sunpath Is Up To: Solar, Batteries, Incentives, and Utility Rates
New solar installations are still the heart of what we do at Sunpath Services. We continue to help Oregon homeowners and businesses produce their own electricity and make long-term investments in their energy future. At the same time, the solar landscape keeps changing around us, and here are three things we're paying particular attention to right now. Adding Batteries to Existing Solar Systems One growing part of our work is helping homeowners who already have solar add batt
Heather Zimmer
Aug 202 min read


A Dream Built by Sisters, Powered by the Sun
Some solar projects begin with a roof. This one began with two sisters. Years of annual trips together inspired Mary Gregoire and Lisa Bakke to create a place where people could slow down, reconnect, and experience everything Oregon wine country has to offer. That dream became The Olive Branch Botel—a one-of-a-kind boutique destination in Dundee built from thoughtfully designed shipping containers. When it came time to power that dream, they chose solar. Building for the Futu
Heather Zimmer
Jul 152 min read
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