Dan Hahn

Solar Journalist

About Dan Hahn

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.

Articles by Dan Hahn

Solar tubes: Everything you need to know

Solar tubes run from the roof to the ceiling, brightening your home with daylight. They are more affordable and efficient than skylights, and can really make a difference in your home!

Written by Dan Hahn

What are DC power optimizers?

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

Written by Dan Hahn

Solar panels at the White House

Learn how the White House has used solar energy, beginning with the Carter Administration to the present Biden Administration as a symbol for national clean energy policy.

Written by Dan Hahn

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.

Written by Dan Hahn

The best uses for nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries

Are Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries the best fit for home solar? We answer this question while explaining this type of battery application and how it works.

Written by Dan Hahn