Intermountain Wind & Solar

09/02/2026

Talking through a 2,000 solar panel system at a 5 degree tilt we installed on a 100,000 square foot manufacturing and warehouse in Salt Lake City. This system is helping offset the local power needs, plus it's saving this company money at the same time. What's not to like? 😌☀️

Thanks IWS team for working on this project in the extreme heat and weather over the last few months. 👷🏻‍♂️👷🏻‍♀️🔩

08/17/2026

We added a Tesla Powerwall 3 home battery and 8 extra Hyundai solar panels to a previous customers home today.

Usually we show the finished product, but we wanted to show the inside of a Powerwall battery for once.🔋

That big red button at the bottom is the Remote System Shutdown Switch for rapid safety shutoff.

The textured metal section above it is cooling fins and a heat sink that increase surface area to absorb and dissipate thermal energy away from internal battery cells and power electronics, preventing overheating during intense power cycles.

The black box above that is the internal air duct and fan housing.

Then there is the DC inverter to the right which takes raw DC electricity from your solar panels and sends it straight into the battery cells. It removes the need for a separate, third-party solar string inverter. The internal inverter converts that solar energy into usable AC power for household appliances or sends excess energy back to the grid.

Finally at the top there is the Tesla Asset Controller (TACO) acts as the central brain and site coordinator inside the Tesla Powerwall 3. It manages system configuration, orchestrates power flow, handles internet connectivity, communicates with the backup gateway or switch, and monitors energy and solar production.

Pretty cool stuff! 🤓

08/06/2026

https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2026/08/03/utah-sets-solar-power-record/

“Wind plus solar is on a tear right now,” said Utah climate scientist Logan Mitchell. “We may have achieved liftoff.”

07/30/2026

Backup power is becoming a bigger priority for homeowners, and we’re seeing more customers add home batteries to their solar systems.

We’ve been installing a lot of Tesla Powerwalls lately, giving homeowners more control over their energy and peace of mind when the grid goes down during summer blackouts or winter snowstorms. 🔋

07/15/2026

For this week's Project Spotlight, we are highlighting a partnership between Intermountain Wind and Solar and the Salt Lake City School District.

Their new, state-of-the-art district headquarters features a localized, high-efficiency solar array seamlessly integrated into the building’s award-winning green architecture. Designed for maximum efficiency, the exterior utilizes "smart windows" that automatically tint to control daylight and limit heat gain. To navigate strict urban space constraints and high canyon winds, engineers deployed a specialized, roof-ballasted system, securing the panels safely without structural roof penetrations.

The Project Profile:
The Hardware: 398 high-efficiency, 485-watt Trina solar panels.
Power Capacity: A 164 kW system built to significantly offset the building's operational energy use.

Built by Big-D Construction, this facility brings over 120 district employees together under one roof, serving as a powerful, tangible example of a real commitment to clean energy in our community.

07/07/2026

We just finished this simple and clean 23 Hyundai solar panel system for a home in Utah county. ☀️

The homeowner also wanted us to add 2 home batteries for backup power. We love simple, clean and easy solar systems. ☺️🏡

06/10/2026

Peak summer sunshine? Put it to work. ☀️

This Utah homeowner is now capturing Utah's summer rays with an easy install we recently finished that has 10 Hyundai solar panels and a Tesla Powerwall 3 for backup power when they need it most. ⚡🔋

This gives them more energy independence from rising electricity prices. More backup emergency power protection. More savings from the summer sun. 💵

05/27/2026

⚠️ Utahns: Expect sudden, longer power shutoffs this summer.

Rocky Mountain Power just announced that due to high wildfire risks, automatic outages may happen without warning during dangerous weather conditions. Because crews have to physically inspect the lines before turning them back on, these blackouts could last longer than usual.

But most homeowners don’t realize is that if you have standard solar panels, they automatically shut off during a grid outage for safety. To keep your fridge and AC running, and your WIFI and your lights on when the grid goes dark, you need a smart home backup battery. When the power gets shut down, a backup battery kicks in seamlessly in milliseconds.

Don’t wait for the power to get shut off in July to start thinking about backup power. Call us or visit our website to see how easily a backup battery can tie into your home.

Backup Batteries and Disaster Preparedness:
https://www.intermtnwindandsolar.com/disaster-preparedness-battery-backup/

“Rocky Mountain Power said Utahns should prepare for the possibility of more frequent and longer power shutoffs this summer as the company works to lower wildfire risk during dangerous weather conditions.

Those automatic outages may happen without warning. Rocky Mountain Power said crews then work to restore power as quickly as possible.”

[https://kutv.com/news/local/rocky-mountain-power-warns-of-longer-outages-amid-wildfire-risk]

Rocky Mountain Power said Utahns should prepare for the possibility of more frequent and longer power shutoffs this summer as the company works to lower wildfir

05/07/2026

Powered by sunshine and awesome install crews. 👏☀️

Whether it’s a residential rooftop or a large commercial project, none of it happens without our hard-working teams out in the field every day, making it all come together.

We’re proud of the people behind these solar systems who come in early mornings, put long days in, and have great attention detail. We’re grateful for our crews that show up ready to work hard and deliver great results for our customers every single day. 😊

04/01/2026

⚡ Big news for homeowners looking to add battery backup ⚡

The Tesla Powerwall home battery rebate has officially been extended, giving you more time to save 💰

You can now get:
🔋 $500 per Powerwall
🔋 Up to $1,000 total savings

⏳ Key deadlines:
• Order by June 30, 2026
• Install & submit by December 31, 2026

If you’ve been thinking about adding battery storage to your solar system, this is the perfect time. Not only do you get reliable backup power, but you can also take advantage of these limited-time savings.

Our team is a certified Tesla installer and installs Tesla Powerwall 3 systems, we handle everything from design to installation to rebate support, making the process as simple and stress-free as possible.

Send us a message or book a free consultation to see if your home qualifies 👇
https://www.intermtnwindandsolar.com/disaster-preparedness-battery-backup/