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Solar panels for apartments & renters: your options

Live in an apartment or rental home? Worry not, you can still go solar! Use one of these easy methods to harness clean solar power and save money in the process.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

Solar trees: Your guide to this fast-growing solar trend

What is a solar tree? Who should buy a solar panel tree? How do they compare to standard solar panels? Here's everything you need to know.

Written by Aditya Gautam

Is solar air conditioning right for you?

Installing solar panels on your home will result in lower utility bills. But what about when you install a solar air conditioner? Will you recoup your investment?

Written by Catherine Lane

Introducing the solar pool heater, a low-cost way to heat your pool

Find out how the costs stack up between environment-friendly solar pool heaters and traditional gas or electric pool heating systems.

Written by Chris Meehan

Solar panel insurance: A guide to home insurance for solar

Unsure of how solar panels will impact your home insurance? Here's what to expect when it comes to premiums, coverage limits and roof damage protection.

Written by Aditya Gautam

What is Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), and why should you care?

Levelized Cost Of Energy (LCOE) is a way to help people compare the cost of two different ways of paying for energy over long periods of time.

Written by Ben Zientara

Hybrid vs. electric cars: A side-by-side comparison

Should you get a hybrid like the Prius, or go for a trending all-electric vehicle such as a Tesla? We look at cost, maintenance, and range to help you decide.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

Chinese solar panels: Are they any good?

Chinese solar panels seem to be everywhere nowadays. But are they high quality? And more importantly, should you get them for your home? We take a look.

Written by Ben Zientara