Solar 101
Ana Almerini
September 30, 2021
Are Trina Solar panels your best option? Probably.
Trina Solar panels are a SolarReview’s top-rated solar panel manufacturer focusing on residential and commercial solar panels. Learn more today.
Zeeshan Hyder
September 29, 2021
Here’s how SolarReviews rates solar installers in your area
We rate solar installers based on 13 different metrics to help you find the right company to buy & install solar panels from.
Evan Nicoles
September 28, 2021
SolarReviews Releases First Full-Scale Solar Savings Estimator Designed Specifically for Homeowners
SolarReviews released a first-of-its-kind, free Solar Calculator to provide detailed savings estimates for rooftop solar consumers. The new calculator integrates a series of advanced data sources and customizable inputs that, without this calculator, are
Ana Almerini
September 28, 2021
Yingli solar panels: the complete review
Yingli Solar is a top solar panel manufacturing company that offers well-made solar panels for residential use. Learn if they're right for your home today.
Ben Zientara
September 27, 2021
Generac PWRcell expert review: What makes it the most exciting new battery on the market?
The Generac PWRcell is a home solar battery backup system that stands apart from the competition. Find out if it’s right for your home here.
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 2022: 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.
Evan Nicoles
April 20, 2021
SolarReviews.com and UC Berkeley's BEACN Release Largest Home Solar Survey Ever Released
New Report Finds That Primary Motivation for Installing Home Solar is Cost Savings, Disaster Resilience; Recent Acceleration in Home Battery Storage Installations
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.
Andrew Sendy
January 6, 2021
A beginners guide to solar panels for home: Are they worth it where you live?
Solar Panels for Home: Ultimate beginners guide shows the economics of solar panels on your specific home
Ben Zientara
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.