SolarReviews Blog
Zeeshan Hyder
June 15, 2021
Are solar canopies and carports worth it?
Solar canopies are custom-built outdoor structures designed to hold overhanging solar panels, enabling on-site solar power generation.
Zeeshan Hyder
June 10, 2021
What is Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)?
Concentrated solar power (CSP) uses special mirrors to concentrate the sun’s energy; the collected heat is then used to generate power on the utility scale.
Ben Zientara
June 9, 2021
What residential solar installers need to stop doing immediately
Some solar installers use inflated estimates of utility price growth to make it seem like savings will be higher than they likely will. It’s time to stop.
Catherine Lane
June 3, 2021
What is a home energy audit - and is it worth it?
A guide to home energy audits, including how much they cost, how you can perform them yourself, and whether or not they’re worth it.
Ana Almerini
May 27, 2021
Updates to U.S. grid needed to meet 100% clean energy goals
The electric grid was built for a fossil fuel-centered world and must be updated to accommodate a 100% renewable energy plan.
Catherine Lane
May 26, 2021
Tesla solar roof price increase leads to lawsuits
Customers are taking Tesla to court after the company drastically increased solar roof prices after contracts were already signed.
Ana Almerini
May 26, 2021
Ford and SunRun partner to seamlessly integrate EVs + solar power
The Ford F-150 Lightning is a powerful new all-electric truck option and, by partnering with SunRun, adding solar power with EV chargers is an easy feat.
Ben Zientara
May 21, 2021
Best solar monitoring systems for 2021
Solar monitoring systems help homeowners see whether their solar panels are working and how much electricity they make, tracked over time to compare.
Ana Almerini
May 20, 2021
What are solar critter guards - and do you need them?
A solar critter guard is a physical barrier that surrounds your solar array to keep out pests like birds, squirrels, and unwanted vegetation.