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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.

What are Floating Solar Panels?

Floating solar panels rest on top of calm bodies of water, are more efficient than traditional solar arrays, and help keep bodies of water clean.

Written by Ana Almerini

What are Floating Solar Panels?
What are the best off-grid solar systems to buy?

A buyer's guide for off-grid solar systems for every purpose: RVs, camping, cabins, sheds, and homes of every kind.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

What are the best off-grid solar systems to buy?
Solar panel car roofs: are they a good idea?

Solar panel car roofs promise to use renewable energy to charge the car's batteries, but a fully solar-powered car isn't practical for the majority of people.

Written by Ben Zientara

Solar panel car roofs: are they a good idea?
Is Minnesota's Value of Solar tariff the future of solar?

Minnesota’s Value of Solar tariff has come under fire by Xcel Energy. The utility is seeking changes that could lower customers’ savings.

Written by Catherine Lane

Is Minnesota's Value of Solar tariff the future of solar?
What is California’s Solar Consumer Protection Guide?

Legislation requires California solar installers to provide new customers the guide to ensure that they're making an educated decision about solar.

Written by Catherine Lane

What is California’s Solar Consumer Protection Guide?
Solar paint: The next big thing in renewable energy?

Solar paint actually refers to 3 different exciting technologies: hydrogen-producing paint, quantum dots and perovskites. We explain them all in this blog.

Written by Aditya Gautam

Solar paint: The next big thing in renewable energy?
What is a peak sun hour? What are peak sun hour numbers for your state?

One peak sun hour = 1000 W/m2 of solar irradiation. The states with the highest avg. peak sun hours are AZ, NV, NM, and CA.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

What is a peak sun hour? What are peak sun hour numbers for your state?
Solar system types compared: Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid

Are grid-tied better than off-grid or hybrid solar systems? What are the differences? Read this article to find out what solar system system type is best for you.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

Solar system types compared: Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid