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What are solar panels made of?

Solar panels are made of solar cells, a glass cover, a protective backsheet, and a metal frame. Silicon is the most important raw material.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

5 best 200-watt solar panels

200-watt solar panels can keep the lights on when you are off the grid in your RV, on a boat, or hiking.

Written by Ana Almerini

Complete guide to solar panel size

The amount of solar cells that a panel has determines the size, the most common panel sizes are 60-cell and 72-cell.

Written by Ana Almerini

NEM 3.0 in California: What homeowners need to know about Net Billing

NEM 3.0 is here, with a new type of solar rate plan called Net Billing. There's reduced compensation for excess solar energy and increased incentive to install batteries, but you can still save money with solar in California.

Written by Ben Zientara

2024 Expert review of Solarever USA solar panels

Review of Mexican solar panel manufacturer Solarever's residential solar products.

Written by Catherine Lane

Nevada Net Metering: how to sell electricity back to the grid

Under Nevada net metering, NV Energy customers can connect solar panels to the grid to earn credit for the energy they make and save a lot of money.

Written by Ben Zientara

We drove the Kia EV6: Here’s how it went

We took the Kia EV6 for a spin to the SolarReviews office and drove it across state lines to see what it’s really like for everyday drivers.

Written by Ana Almerini

Q.HOME CORE expert review: all about Qcell’s new energy storage system

A breakdown of Qcells’ new energy storage system that includes a modular battery, inverter, and energy management hub.

Written by Catherine Lane