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Freedom Solar will be participating in events throughout Texas this fall. Check one out and stop by to say hello.
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Sustainability and Innovation Now On Air: Texas Energy Lab
On our Texas Energy Lab radio show and podcast, you can listen to conversations with fascinating guests about their take on sustainability.
Austin Solar Firm Lights Up The Lives Of Haitian Orphans
More than 7 million Haitians lack access to electricity. Residents of one orphanage there are now no longer a part…
How Solar Power Works [Infographic]
Check out our infographic to learn about how solar works, the current state of U.S. solar capacity and growth, and what the future holds.
Apartment Complexes Becoming Hot Market For Solar In San Antonio
Over the past year, at least three luxury apartment complexes systems have added a combined half megawatt of solar to…
Energy Independence Through Solar
Gain energy independence by going solar. Read more about different types of energy sources, both renewable and nonrenewable.
This West Texas Sculpture Comes To Life At The Full Moon
From Texas Standard. The next full moon falls on June 27. In the west Texas desert near Marfa – if you are…
What Is Off Grid Solar Power?
Learn all about off grid solar systems, off grid solar panels, and the many benefits of off grid solar systems today!
Stone Circle: The Story Behind Haroon Mirza’s Texas Stonehenge
The solar powered project by the British artist brings light and music to the small town of Marfa, an unlikely…
Freedom Solar Steers Austin Subaru Into Fast Lane Of Sustainability
Freedom Solar Power recently installed a massive 241.2-kilowatt rooftop solar array at Austin Subaru that will drive down its operating…
Austin Company Powers Marfa’s Ambitious New Solar Stonehenge Art Installation
A new art installation that evokes the prehistoric English monument Stonehenge yet incorporates modern technology is energizing the West Texas…
Solar-powered sculpture “stone circle” unveiled in Marfa
Experience Haroon Mirza's solar-powered stone circle sculpture with a captivating musical and light performance, installed by Freedom Solar.
Marfa, Texas Is Getting Its Own Solar-powered Stonehenge
OVER THE PAST six months, on a patch of desert ranchland outside Marfa, Texas, one man’s mysterious vision has been…
Northtown Plaza Will Save Owners More Than $1.25 Million with a Rooftop Array
The Northtown Professional Plaza in Laredo has a new rooftop array designed and installed by Freedom Solar that will offset…
Solar Art Day
Carol Flueckiger led a Solar Powered Painting workshop for the Freedom Solar team. Take a look at the great stuff we did during solar art day!
Intimacy and Time: Reflections on Helping a Haiti Orphanage Go Solar
A Freedom Solar employee’s story of traveling to a Haiti orphanage to install an off-grid solar energy system that serves 300 kids.
50 Solar Power FUN Facts
We've compiled 50 interesting solar power facts. Check out the list to learn all about solar power, from its benefits to the entire industry!
Freedom Solar Honored with Two Maxeon 2017 Awards
Maxeon by Freedom Solar was recently honored with the “Residential National Dealer of the Year” award as well as the…
Freedom Solar Travels to Haiti to Install Donated Solar Project for Orphanage
Texas-based Freedom Solar Power recently installed an off-grid solar system for A Child’s Hope Orphanage in La Montagne, Haiti which…
Wrong Marfa is Right for Solar Power
Read more about Buck Johnston and Camp Boswell story with the Wrong Store in Marfa, Texas. A collection of quirky and eclectic treasures!
Businesses Continue to Choose Renewable Energy
The corporate sector is continuing its push toward renewable energy as its benefits become more widely recognized.
Our Thoughts on the Solar Tariff
We break down the details of the recent tariff on imported solar cells and modules and share what it means for our business.
West Texas Artist Chooses Solar for Our Future
See why this artist in Alpine, Texas chose Freedom Solar for a more sustainable future. Get a free solar analysis for your home today!
Our 10 Favorite Solar Installations of 2017
Take a trip down memory lane! Here's a look back at our 10 favorite Freedom Solar installations of 2017 for Texas homes and businesses.
Freedom Solar Installs Two PV Systems for Texas Candy Company
Alamo Candy, one of the largest candy manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers in San Antonio, has gone solar. Freedom Solar, Texas’…
Austin Engineer Looks Back on First Year with Solar
Jerry went solar last fall and earned utility credit to pay nothing for electricity this year. Read this solar panel customer reviews!
Freedom Solar Recognized in ABJ Fast 50 for Third Year in a Row
Winners of the Austin Business Journal’s annual Fast 50 contest have been ranked and revealed, putting on showcase some of…
Willie Nelson: Texan, Storyteller, Activist
Willie Nelson’s story shows how solar can help you and your neighbors. Call Freedom Solar at (800) 504-2337 and tell us Willie sent you!
Solar Rebates and Incentives for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area
Here are the solar rebates and incentives you can start embracing in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area.
A gift for our customers as we celebrate 10 years
Freedom Solar has been serving Texas for 10 years. To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we're offering double referral rewards 10/21-10/22.
Guido Solar Project Takes Advantage of Flight Path
A new solar power project at Guido’s north side headquarters takes advantage of its location along a flight path to…
Texas Solar to `Explode’ When Paybacks Fall to 5 Years: Q&A with Freedom Solar LLC
The residential solar market, already bustling in the central part of Texas, will boom statewide when the next step down…
Texas Solar Industry Watches as Trade Case Moves Forward
Texas’ solar leaders, including Freedom Solar CEO Bret Biggart, provide their expert opinions and commentary on a federal agency’s potential…
Freedom Solar Snags SolarCity ‘Market Maker’ to Open New Dallas Branch
Freedom Solar Power hired former SolarCity leader Barry Van Wie to head up the company’s growth in the Dallas/Fort Worth…
Lake Shore Baptist Church Goes Green with $180,000 in Solar, Energy-efficient Upgrades
Lake Shore Baptist Church is trying to set an example for others by becoming the first in Waco to use…
San Antonio Funeral Company Producing Clean Profits With Solar
Mission Park Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries is spending about $240,000 on an investment that CEO Dick Tips says will pay for itself…
The Texas Solar Industry Is Growing; Some Fear An International Trade Case Could End That
Cheap, imported solar panels have fueled growth in the solar industry in Texas, and reinvigorated the careers of laid-off oilfield…
Maxeon By Freedom Solar Design Center Celebrates Opening In Galleria, July 15
Maxeon by Freedom Solar will celebrate the opening of its new design center in the Hill Country Galleria by offering…
Maxeon PV System vs. Tesla Solar Roof
Maxeon vs. Tesla: Understand the differences between a Maxeon high-efficiency solar array and a Tesla solar roof. Contact us for info!
CPS Energy Data Offers Glimpse Into Top Solar Companies, Hot Spots
The majority of San Antonio’s rooftop solar rebates are going to 10 companies, while the projects are concentrated in newer…
Hiring the Right People Starts at the Top: Our Inc. Magazine Interview
Bret Biggart, CEO of Freedom Solar Power, discusses the implications of Freedom Solar Power’s growth and how hiring the right…
Oncor’s 2017 Solar Rebate: Maxeon by Freedom Solar
The Oncor solar rebate, announced in January 2017, is available to homeowners for only a limited time. Read to learn whether you qualify.
2016 Fast 50 Awards: Freedom Solar Ranked Austin’s Fourth Fastest-growing Company
They have jobs — and a hard time filling so many of them. They have capital to spend but may…
Auto Dealers Join Central Texas Solar Power Push
The region’s race to grow its solar portfolio got another boost this week, as two Central Texas auto dealerships announced…
Solar Builder’s 2016 Rooftop Solar Project of the Year Nominees
Freedom Solar Power’s commercial project at Strictly Pediatrics Surgery Center, the largest rooftop PV system in Central Texas, is a…
Save the World Brewery Is Celebrating Second Anniversary and New Solar Array
Save the World Brewing, a craft brewery based in Marble Falls, Texas, just west of Austin, announced it will celebrate…
Company Prescribes Dose of Clean Energy to Westlake Medical Center
A 509-kilowatt rooftop solar array was recently installed at Westlake Medical Center, an upscale 15-acre medical complex in West Lake…
Freedom Solar Recognized as Top Local Company for Environmental Responsibility, Sustainability
The 23 companies honored in the Austin Chamber of Commerce’s 16th annual Greater Austin Business Awards share a dedication to…