<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[DPI Solar]]></title><description><![CDATA[DPI Solar, based in Sherwood, Oregon, stands as the leading provider for solar panel installations coupled with battery back-up.]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:22:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dynamicpowerinnovation.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Solar Energy Solutions in Sherwood, Oregon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sherwood, Oregon, is a town that prides itself on being forward-thinking and environmentally conscious. With the rise in energy needs and...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/exploring-solar-energy-solutions-in-sherwood-oregon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687e57f601d745d5ce058698</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:33:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e9827_f932f7cacff34a3485b0b679198335dd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Urgent Shift in Residential Solar Tax Credits in Portland, Oregon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The landscape for residential solar tax credits in Portland, Oregon, is changing quickly as Congress debates the "One Big Beautiful...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/the-current-status-of-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-and-portland-s-residential-solar-tax-credits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68615b11a535475640a07154</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 15:37:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Solar Systems Revolutionize Home Energy Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recent years, solar energy has emerged as a popular choice for homeowners looking to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprints....]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/how-solar-systems-revolutionize-home-energy-use</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68596dc630e85986c6c4e670</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2025 01:09:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e9827_279ccd54cd0c433abfe8ebf983ce3a52~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncovering Concerning Sales Tactics in Portland, Oregon: Don't Sign ANYTHING at the table! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE - 11/7/2023: The latest shady tactic is this: Salesman: Sign Here and we'll see if you "Qualify"... And if you DON'T qualify,...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/two-recent-stories-that-concern-me-about-sales-tactics-being-used-on-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6466d5af5857824e3efbc64d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 01:50:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Years In- Will my Solar Panels Still Work? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello again! I'm going to address something that has been a growing concern with many of our customers this year: low production and...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/why-am-i-getting-a-bill-from-the-electric-company-after-i-installed-solar-panels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64385a4540ce3350f89bedab</guid><category><![CDATA[Power Company]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:33:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6e9827_db9e9c19d90642d086adc54c5349df9f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_382,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland, Oregon: Five Factors to Consider Before Buying DIY Solar Kits]]></title><description><![CDATA[So - you've come to the conclusion that all of these ads and YouTube videos are really telling (mostly) the truth about your power costs....]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/five-reasons-to-avoid-solar-kits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">642323957afcd41d31f7368e</guid><category><![CDATA[Solar Kits]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:31:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning a Solar Transition in Portland, Oregon: 10 Key Considerations Before Embracing Solar Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever found yourself telling a story - about something you know a TON about - only to see your "audience" looking back at you with that "1000-yard stare"? You lost them. But how did you lose them? Well...if you're like me, then about the time you started using technical terms and any kind of "industry-related" terms, they couldn't keep up. And that's the real challenge with learning to effectively communicate: keeping your ideas within reach of the average person who isn't a...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/10-things-to-know-before-you-go-solar</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64128debc4f5302df029e9e1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:50:54 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will My Solar Panels work in a power outage (without battery backup)? Spoiler: NO ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are getting this question a lot lately. In general, the question goes like this: Customer: "Josh, since I have solar panels on my...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/will-my-solar-panels-make-power-for-my-home-during-a-utility-grid-failure-blackout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63fe72939d6570a53931394d</guid><category><![CDATA[Battery Backup]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Solar Information]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:34:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leveraging EV Batteries with Solar Panels (or not!) in Portland, Oregon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well... Hello again! In the last few weeks, I've been reading and researching if and how your EV's battery can be used to power your home...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/can-you-use-your-ev-battery-to-run-your-home-during-a-power-outage-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63ebe5f0878470afe3033982</guid><category><![CDATA[Battery Backup]]></category><category><![CDATA[Electric Vehicles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:57:58 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selecting a Solar Contractor in Portland, Oregon: Key Considerations to Keep in Mind]]></title><description><![CDATA[When looking for a solar contractor, there are some important factors to consider to ensure you choose a qualified and experienced...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/important-factors-to-consider-when-choosing-a-solar-contractor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63e6f4890cb442efd22366c8</guid><category><![CDATA[General Solar Information]]></category><category><![CDATA[Starting Your Solar Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Financing Solar Installation]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 01:52:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goal-Zero: How to calculate your Solar Panel needs in Portland, Oregon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well howdy! (Yes - I'm from a small population western state, and truly - we do use the word 'howdy' - laugh it up!) What we have...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63d2fd781c6e8410565c8aea</guid><category><![CDATA[General Solar Information]]></category><category><![CDATA[Starting Your Solar Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[Net Metering]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 22:28:18 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experiencing Seasons with your new Solar Panels: A Year in Review in Portland, Oregon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello again! If you're reading this, thank you! What do we have on our discussion plate today? 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But one...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/how-long-will-my-solar-panels-last</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63ae3205df22ede8019c0e7e</guid><category><![CDATA[Solar Panel Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2022 00:38:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steering Clear of Deceptive Sales Tactics: Navigating the Solar Panel Market in Portland, Oregon]]></title><description><![CDATA[So you're neck deep in the solar project process and getting bids from a multitude of contractors. 
Each of them has their own pitch, right?]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/scammy-sales-tactics-to-avoid-when-shopping-for-solar-panels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6392270dee4a2c70dd8f175b</guid><category><![CDATA[Starting Your Solar Journey]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Solar Information]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:13:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is a Solar Installation a good move for Your Business in Portland, Oregon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commercial solar installations are what gets noticed the most in our industry. It's "bragging rights" to say "We did the largest...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/is-a-solar-installation-right-for-your-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">638145a258b476b5d86b16d7</guid><category><![CDATA[Starting Your Solar Journey]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2022 23:02:02 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Net Metering: A Guide for Portland, Oregon Residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're just getting started or are already well on the way to starting a solar installation on your property, one thing that we (at...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/what-is-net-metering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">636eafb3162182123f762be1</guid><category><![CDATA[Net Metering]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 20:31:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powering Your Home with Solar and Battery Backup: What Can I run (and for how long) in Portland, OR]]></title><description><![CDATA[We get this question a LOT... Wait...actually...We DON'T get this question as often as we should. Having "been there, done that" in my...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/will-solar-battery-backup-run-my-whole-home-or-what-can-i-run-when-i-m-on-battery-backup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">636c13643a46a268c4eff13f</guid><category><![CDATA[Battery Backup]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:02:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why won't DPI Solar offer me 0.99% Financing like so many other solar companies do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[So...you're in the market for a solar installation. You've seen a TON of targeted ads telling you that the government will pay for your...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/why-won-t-dpi-solar-offer-me-0-99-financing-like-so-many-other-solar-companies-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">636abed3ddf69a5daacbfaa1</guid><category><![CDATA[Financing Solar Installation]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:04:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar + Storage 101: Basic Battery Backup Parts (and their functions) explained!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello again - and here we are, talking about what DPI Solar is seeing lately in the industry and how it works or impacts your choices to...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/solar-power-with-battery-backup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">636aba844c6c69af95795b00</guid><category><![CDATA[Battery Backup]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:36:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should I plan on Extra Solar Panels when I buy an Electric Vehicle (EV) in Portland? How Many? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the recent uptick in interest in Electric Vehicles (EV’s), it’s a natural question to discuss how adding an EV to your home or work...]]></description><link>https://www.dpisolar.com/post/electric-vehicles-ev-s-solar-power-and-their-relationship-on-your-property</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6331eeac48614ca9f8d40118</guid><category><![CDATA[Solar Power and Electric Vehicles]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:39:01 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>DPISolar</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>