Solar panels
Solar panels generate electricity to power your home. Our solar panel resources tell you everything you need to know about installing solar panels.
Andrew Sendy
June 19, 2018
Are SunPower solar panels the best solar panels for homes?
If I was looking for a premium solar system and cost wasn’t my primary concern, the use of SunPower modules would be my first choice. SunPower panels allow homeowners to make the most of their roofing area. They offer the comfort of extended warranties,
Ben Zientara
June 18, 2018
Are LG solar panels the best brand of residential solar panels?
Although the LG solar panels have very attractive features, in the premium range of panels available on the US solar market I would suggest to stick with the soon to be US manufactured SunPower panels (currently Philippines, Mexico or China) or slightly c
Catherine Lane
May 27, 2018
Solar power system types: equipment needed, costs, pros, and cons
The primary components of a home solar power system, what is needed to ensure high efficiency, and how to maximize your savings.
Alex Sendy
May 19, 2018
Best 300-watt solar panels for sale
The amount of power a solar 300-watt solar panel produces will depend on a number of factors, like location, temperature, and obstructions.
Andrew Sendy
May 6, 2018
Why the solar providers near you are often the best
SolarReviews researh reveals that local solar companies enjoy a far high level of customer satisfaction than large national players showing the solar provider near you may be your best option
Ana Almerini
May 4, 2018
Are solar carports worth it, and can you qualify for the solar tax credit?
Solar carports qualify for the federal tax credit when installed at a residential home, save money on electric bills, and provide clean energy.
Ana Almerini
May 3, 2018
How do you build your own solar panel system?
Most DIY projects have their pros and cons, but solar systems deliver electricity to your home and outbuildings. Very often such projects come down to cost vs. security and safety.
Andrew Sendy
May 2, 2018
Community Solar Wave Sweeps Through Country
Community solar is growing in the US in 2018 because it allows renters and owners of apartments to access solar savings and reduce electricity bills. Community solar allows you to buy solar panels that are installed at a central community array rather tha
Ana Almerini
April 30, 2018
Is solar or wind a better way to power your home?
Wind turbines can convert nearly half of the wind hitting them into electrical power. Solar depends on the amount of sunlight that falls onto the solar panels before it is converted into actual electricity.
Andrew Sendy
April 28, 2018
How much output do you get from solar panels?
How much electricity will solar panels produce on your house and how many modules do you need to cover your electricity bill? It's all explained here.
Catherine Lane
April 27, 2018
Solar shingles: should you go with Tesla or an alternative?
Solar shingles are one of the newest ways to introduce your home to renewable energy. Solar shingles are small solar panels that replace your roof’s asphalt tiles to give your home the benefits of solar power.
Ben Zientara
March 27, 2018
How your utility company can make it harder to go solar
Here are the ways utilities have increased costs for future solar owners: Utility strategy 1: Time-of-use billing. Utility strategy 2: Non-bypassable charges. Utility strategy 3: Demand and grid-access charges. Utility strategy 4: Increasing minimum month