WikiWiki Solar

When talks about sustainability, environmental resilience, community self-reliance, ʻāina protection, and green infrastructure gain ground, our Valley Isle is never far behind. Whether it be through government push or local action, we, the islanders, are all in for crafting a better future for our ‘ohana today and for our keiki’ tomorrow. And that can be accomplished in numerous ways, such as by protecting the island’s green living heritage and tuning into nature’s gifts to keep our homes and hearts alight — including embracing clean energy solutions like Solar Panels Maui offers. Collaboration Gathers Strength Recently, the County of Maui Department of Management welcomed the voices of the community on its upcoming Urban Forest Management Plan . Intending to mitigate climate change, foster sustainable urban planning, and promote community health and well-being, this remarkable initiative honors our shared kuleana to the island.  Underlying this Pūʻulu (group) effort is the wholeh...

Hurricane watches. Power outages. Rising costs. For island homeowners in 2025, peace of mind does not come from waiting - it comes through planning. That is where the new wave of adoption of solar power in Maui is coming from - something deeper than savings: resilience. The Shift: From Financial Savings to Self-Reliance A few years ago, most people went solar for one main reason: to save money! But something changed - the longer outages, the anxiety rising with storm warnings, the cost of living continuing to rise. And suddenly, the story switched from money to everyday life. Today on the island, going solar is about making sure your kids can finish their homework when the lights go out, keeping the fridge running so that you don’t have to run out to buy ice, and getting a good night's sleep without worrying about the sound of a generator. How Families Are Adapting: Not Held Hostage by the Grid Some homes are still waiting for HECO to repair their power when it goes out. Others? T...

If you've ever tried to buy a solar system, or even did some research to purchase one, you might have seen that the buying and installation process is sometimes quite murky, or other times drastically oversimplified. Maybe a salesperson shared with you what you needed and it was just "panels and an inverter," or you saw advertising campaigns that made it seem like a plug-and-play installation, but once the real installation starts, all you encounter are surprise costs and missing parts.  It's unsettling, after all, you are making a big investment, and you ought to know what you're paying for and what you'll be putting up on your roof. This guide makes it simple and provides you with very straightforward answers to what you get with the installation of a real Maui solar system on your island hale. Let's start with Racking: The Most Overlooked Foundation Racking preserves the roof. You will never see it being widely talked about, but racking is what holds t...