Solar 101
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.
January 6, 2021
Solar panels for your home in 2021 - what you need to know
Answering the most common questions people have about installing residential solar panels for their homes in 2021.
October 27, 2020
Solar panel ROI: Calculate how much your solar savings will be
Here’s how to calculate return on investment for your solar panels and compare the ROI of solar to other investments.
October 23, 2020
President Trump says he loves solar, but “it's not powerful enough yet." He’s wrong.
In the final presidential debate on October 22nd, 2020, President Donald Trump said that solar power isn't powerful enough to run factories. Here’s why that’s wrong.
August 29, 2020
What are string inverter systems?
Everything you need to know about using string inverters in your home solar installation, including their advantages and disadvantages.
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.
July 14, 2020
Solar PPAs: Everything you need to know
A breakdown of solar PPAs, including how they work, how much you save - and if a PPA is the right choice for you.
July 10, 2020
What are microinverters?
Learn how microinverters work, how much they cost, and how to determine if they're right for your solar system.
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.
May 22, 2020
How a solar inverter works in your home solar system
Learn how solar inverters work and what options are available for your home solar installation.
May 21, 2020
Are residential solar panels worth it in 2021?
With solar panels less expensive in 2021, the 26% federal tax credit (ITC) and net metering remaining, is solar panel installation for your home now worth it?
April 14, 2020
Tesla solar roof: Updates and costs compared to conventional solar
The Tesla solar roof has changed over the years. What’s the latest solar roof news and is it worth the cost? The answer may surprise you!