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Solar panels generate electricity to power your home. Our solar panel resources tell you everything you need to know about installing solar panels.

How much energy does a solar panel produce?

The average solar panel produces 2 kWh of energy per day, but the actual amount depends on where you live and the size of the solar panel.

Written by Catherine Lane

Will solar panels survive a nuclear EMP (and dear God, why do we have to think about this?)

A nuclear weapon can cause an electromagnetic pulse (EMP), which can disrupt everything that uses electronic circuitry. Will solar panels survive, and what can you do to provide EMP protection?

Written by Ben Zientara

What happens to solar panels in a hurricane?

How do solar panels fare in a hurricane? Surprisingly well, it turns out. Learn more about what happens to solar panels in a hurricane today.

Written by Ben Zientara

Pros and cons of Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 solar panels

What is a tier 1 and tier 2 solar panel? What efficiency do I get from these types of solar panels?

Written by Andy Sendy

Types of solar panels: which one is the best choice?

Find out which of the main types of solar panels are right for your home. We explain the costs, how much power they produce, and how much you will save.

Written by Catherine Lane

How to understand and compare solar panel specifications

Solar panels explained: cells type, cell vendor, snow load, wind load, temperature coefficient, module efficiency, power tolerance, pmax and more.

Written by Andy Sendy

How long do solar panels actually last?

Do solar panels go bad? What is a solar panel's typical life expectancy? Can you do anything to make them last longer? We answer these questions - and more.

Written by Andy Sendy