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Solar panels generate electricity to power your home. Discover the best solar panels, and find resources that can tell you everything you need to know about installing solar on your home.

What is half-cut solar cell technology?

Half-cut solar cells create a more efficient solar panel, producing more energy per square foot than traditional panels, and offer better shade and heat tolerance.

Written by Ana Almerini

What is half-cut solar cell technology?
Everything you need to know about AC solar panels

Guide to AC solar panels, including what they are, which popular brands sell them, and if they're right for your home.

Written by Catherine Lane

Everything you need to know about AC solar panels
Sharp solar panels: how they compare to other top brands

Sharp offers solar panels for home and commercial solar installations. Here's more about them and how they compare to other top brands.

Written by Ben Zientara

Sharp solar panels: how they compare to other top brands
Folding solar panels: what you need to know

Folding solar panels offer the portability and efficiency you need to be truly off-grid while camping, hiking, or enjoying a day at the beach.

Written by Ana Almerini

Folding solar panels: what you need to know
Everything You Need to Know About Installing Solar Panels on Boats

Adding solar panels to your boat will keep your battery charged and your appliances running, from a quick fishing trip to sailing an entire open ocean

Written by Ana Almerini

Everything You Need to Know About Installing Solar Panels on Boats
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
Hawaii’s Quick Connect Program cuts red tape, increases solar savings

Hawaiian Electric Company’s Quick Connect Program will save homeowners more money and give the solar industry a needed boost after COVID-19.

Written by Catherine Lane

Hawaii’s Quick Connect Program cuts red tape, increases solar savings
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