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What Texas homeowners can expect when going solar with CoServ

CoServ is a regulated electric co-op in Texas. While going solar with them right now has its advantages, there are a few concerns for the future.

Written by Catherine Lane

The Hawaii Oahu Battery Bonus program is a great way to save on battery storage

HECO is offering to pay solar homeowners in Hawaii thousands of dollars to install battery storage. We cover everything you need to know about the incentive in our latest blog.

Written by Ben Zientara

Proposed plan to dim the sun: is it sci-fi or solar geoengineering?

A plan has been proposed that will intentionally release pollution in order to thwart the threat of climate change. What will it mean for solar power generation?

Written by Ana Almerini

Are 500-watt solar panels the best option?

A 500-watt solar panel will produce 2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of daily power in typical conditions. They have an efficiency rating of around 21%.

Written by Oliver Sendy

A deep dive into FIMER inverters and solar batteries

FIMER is an increasingly popular Italy-based solar equipment manufacturer, but some of its products can be hard to find in the U.S. Is buying FIMER inverters & batteries worth it?

Written by Michael Cheng

Home Loan Investment Bank’s solar loans: What you need to know

Learn more about Home Loan Investment Bank's solar options and see whether it's the right option for your solar installation.

Written by Cameron Bates

All about used solar panels: everything you need to know

A guide on how to purchase used solar panels for your home. Find out if second-hand panels are right for you.

Written by Michael Cheng

Eversource New Hampshire: solar incentives, payback period & more

Explaining how home solar works with Eversource, including how to reduce upfront costs, finding incentives and rebates, and determining average payback times

Written by Ben Zientara