About Dan Hahn

Dan Hahn - Author of Solar Reviews

Dan Hahn

Solar Journalist

Dan is a solar journalist and content advisor with SolarReviews. He also works with solar installers and solar nonprofits to develop and execute strategic plans.

Dan Hahn founded residential solar energy information and policy resource, Solar Power Rocks, in 2007. As the site's chief architect and senior editor, he developed a national framework for evaluating the impact of residential solar energy policy.  Possessed with a mission to communicate how all state legislatures can encourage solar energy growth, he developed annual state scorecards to benchmark solar policy performance across the United States. Solar Power Rocks has been cited by publications such as the New York Times, Politifact, and Seeking Alpha.

Dan earned his B.S. in Financial Management from the University of Illinois in 2001, and his M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Portland State University in 2008.

Recent articles by Dan Hahn

Are Kyocera solar panels any good?

Dan Hahn

January 28, 2021

Are Kyocera solar panels any good?

Learn about Kyocera solar panels, including their top modules, how much they cost, how they perform - and if they're right for your solar installation.

What are hybrid inverters?

Dan Hahn

June 19, 2020

What are hybrid inverters?

Find out how hybrid inverters work, what their costs and benefits are, and whether or not investing in one is right for you.

How solar is installed on clay tile roofs

Dan Hahn

March 15, 2020

How solar is installed on clay tile roofs

Clay tile roofs dominate the landscape across the American southwest. They look great, are part of Spanish culture, and can last a century. However, they can be a pain in the butt for solar installers to work with. Until recently, installing solar on clay

Why you should never invest in “plug-in” solar panels

Dan Hahn

January 29, 2021

Why you should never invest in “plug-in” solar panels

Learn how plug-in solar panels work, explore their risks compared to costs, and take a look at alternative options to consider for small-scale energy generation.

How much do solar panels increase home value?

Dan Hahn

August 14, 2020

How much do solar panels increase home value?

Learn how much more solar homes are worth when buying or selling your home.

How solar battery backup systems work

Dan Hahn

September 28, 2020

How solar battery backup systems work

In this article, we review the process and needed equipment for solar powered battery backup systems to function well in your home.

What are DC power optimizers?

Dan Hahn

September 13, 2020

What are DC power optimizers?

How DC power optimizers work, and what their benefits and drawbacks are in your home solar energy system.

The best solar stocks to watch over the next decade

Dan Hahn

February 20, 2021

The best solar stocks to watch over the next decade

Learn about some of the more interesting publicly-traded companies in the solar energy and energy storage industries in 2021 and beyond.

Everything you need to know about solar tubes

Dan Hahn

November 14, 2020

Everything you need to know about solar tubes

Explaining how solar tubes work, pros and cons, cost, usefulness compared to skylights, and the best models available on the market.