Dan Hahn

Solar Journalist

About Dan Hahn

Dan Hahn is a solar journalist and content advisor who works with solar installers and nonprofits to develop and execute strategic plans.

He founded the residential solar policy resource Solar Power Rocks in 2007, where he served as chief architect and senior editor. There, he developed a national framework for evaluating the impact of residential solar policies and created annual state scorecards to benchmark performance across the United States. Solar Power Rocks has been cited by publications such as The New York Times, PolitiFact, and Seeking Alpha.

As a former contributor to SolarReviews, Dan provided expert insights on solar policy and the residential solar market.

Dan holds a B.S. in Financial Management from the University of Illinois and an M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Portland State University.

Articles by Dan Hahn

Solar panels at the White House

Learn how the White House has used solar energy over the years, starting with the Carter Administration.

Written by Dan Hahn

Solar panels at the White House
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

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

Are Kyocera solar panels any good?
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.

Written by Dan Hahn

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