Solar 101
Just starting out in your search for solar? Look no further! We cover all the basics of what you need to know when going solar.
Zeeshan Hyder
December 15, 2022
The 6 ways solar panels are good for you
Solar panels are good for your wallet, self-reliance, car, community, home, and even the entire planet. Lower energy costs are the #1 reason people go solar.
Andrew Sendy
December 6, 2022
How to catch fraudulent solar lead generation companies
SolarReviews' President and Founder, Andrew Sendy, gives his brief opinion on fraudulent lead generation companies.
Cameron Bates
March 10, 2022
What is an electrical load?
An electrical load is any device that consumes electrical energy and transforms it into another form such as heat, light or movement.
Alex Sendy
February 6, 2022
Know before you buy: What happens after you go solar
Curious what happens after you install a solar system on your home? Our guide will break down the financial and environmental benefits of solar energy for your home.
Andrew Sendy
January 8, 2022
CPUC decision based on incorrect assumptions and will kill California’s solar industry
SolarReviews' survey shows that the Californian Public Utility Commission (CPUC)'s recent decision to both reduce payments to solar homeowners as well as tax them will prevent 95% of people from installing solar.
Cameron Bates
October 27, 2021
How is your solar panel system designed?
The importance of your solar energy system design and the factors affecting it, including budget, roof size, shading, and more.
Ana Almerini
October 15, 2021
Top 5 benefits of solar energy
Find out what the main benefits of solar energy are, from saving money to reducing your reliance on the aging utility grid.
Ana Almerini
October 8, 2021
Beware of phantom loads: how to spot & eliminate these power suckers
A phantom load is wasted energy being pulled from your appliances when they are plugged in but not in use. Read on to find out how to get rid of this common household problem.
Zeeshan Hyder
July 29, 2021
Are air source heat pumps worth it?
Air source heat pumps promise to cool & heat your home, all while slashing your electric bills & carbon footprint. But do they live up to the hype?
Catherine Lane
July 28, 2021
What is a Sun Number score and how is it calculated?
The Sun Number score represents how suitable a home is for solar on a scale from 1 to 100, but how much does it actually matter?
Oliver Sendy
July 1, 2021
Why go solar in 2023: all benefits explained
Why do homeowners install solar panels on their homes? The federal solar tax credit, bill savings, and backup power are just a few reasons.
Ana Almerini
January 13, 2021
What are solar panels?
What are solar panels, how do they work? Solar panels use silicon solar cells to convert the sun’s energy into usable electricity through the photovoltaic effect.