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Solar loans: Everything you need to know

Solar loans let you get solar panels with no upfront costs. We look at whether they are worth it, and how you can find the best one.

Written by Ben Zientara

Solar loans: Everything you need to know
Are sodium ion batteries the next big thing in solar storage?

Sodium ion batteries are next-generation energy storage products. How do they stack up against lithium ion batteries, the longtime consumer favorite?

Written by Michael Cheng

Are sodium ion batteries the next big thing in solar storage?
Buying a house with solar panels: what you need to know

Solar panels can add value to the sale of a home, but if they are paid for with a lease, they might actually devalue your home.

Written by Ana Almerini

Buying a house with solar panels: what you need to know
Everything North Carolina residents can expect from Duke Energy’s new solar net metering policy

Duke Energy's net metering proposal has officially been passed by the NCUC, meaning big changes are coming this summer for solar homeowners.

Written by Jamie Smith

Everything North Carolina residents can expect from Duke Energy’s new solar net metering policy
Your guide to starting a successful solar company

2024 is the best time to start a solar installation company, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Read more to learn the basics of starting a solar company.

Written by Ana Almerini

Is an 8 kW solar panel system right for you?

An 8 kW solar panel system can cover a $150 electricity bill, but your exact savings will depend on where you live and electric rates.

Written by Catherine Lane

Is an 8 kW solar panel system right for you?
Why California electricity bills are so high and what you can do about it

In 2025, the average monthly residential electricity bill in California is $186, which is over 20% higher than the average bill in the USA.

Written by Ben Zientara

Why California electricity bills are so high and what you can do about it
"Now is the time" to pursue training in solar energy

Find out how two students from SEI's solar energy program have transformed their professional careers while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Written by Cristina Miguelez

"Now is the time" to pursue training in solar energy