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Coronavirus threatens health of the global solar industry

Solar analysts express serious concern as manufacturing disruptions in China threaten the global solar supply chain.

Written by Catherine Lane

Coronavirus threatens health of the global solar industry
The Sense energy monitor review: Is it worth it?

Adding a Sense Energy Monitor to your solar installation can provide insight into how much energy you use, how much your solar panels produce, and more.

Written by Ben Zientara

The Sense energy monitor review: Is it worth it?
Solar panel car roofs: are they a good idea?

Solar panel car roofs promise to use renewable energy to charge the car's batteries, but a fully solar-powered car isn't practical for the majority of people.

Written by Ben Zientara

Solar panel car roofs: are they a good idea?
California solar financing: Ygrene vs. HERO Program

Comparing Ygrene Energy Fund and Renovate America’s HERO Program PACE financing options for California homeowners.

Written by Catherine Lane

California solar financing: Ygrene vs. HERO Program
How much can you save with Oregon’s solar and storage incentive program?

Oregon’s new solar incentive gives homeowners a rebate when they install solar panels and a bonus incentive when they install battery storage.

Written by Catherine Lane

How much can you save with Oregon’s solar and storage incentive program?
Consumer financing: Medallion Bank vs. GreenSky Credit

Solar installers can increase sales by offering financing. We explain how & compare consumer financing companies GreenSky Credit & Medallion Bank.

Written by Catherine Lane

Consumer financing: Medallion Bank vs. GreenSky Credit
Kentucky net metering changes: Is coal stifling the sun?

KY just passed a bill that replaces full retail net metering with a lower compensation rate for solar customers. How will this affect their savings?

Written by Catherine Lane

Kentucky net metering changes: Is coal stifling the sun?