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Explained: lithium-ion solar batteries for home energy storage

Find out why lithium-ion solar batteries are popular for home solar storage. We reveal popular brands, their costs, and pros and cons.

Written by Catherine Lane

Explained: lithium-ion solar batteries for home energy storage
Wave Energy Pros and Cons

Wave energy pros and cons list covering the most important benefits and issues of technologies that harness wave energy.

Written by Ana Almerini

Wave Energy Pros and Cons
Bifacial solar panels: innovative and more efficient

There is a lot of hype surrounding bifacial solar tech. What's the buzz about? Are bifacial panels good for homes? Find out here.

Written by Jagpreet Sandhu

Bifacial solar panels: innovative and more efficient
Solar heating systems and the art of minimizing electricity bills

Solar heating systems can slash your energy bill. We explain passive and active solar space heating so you can decide which is best for you.

Written by Jagpreet Sandhu

Solar heating systems and the art of minimizing electricity bills
Changes to Louisiana's net metering: why you should care

The Louisiana Public Service Commission’s recent vote to change net metering could cause other states to ditch their solar policies, as well.

Written by Catherine Lane

Changes to Louisiana's net metering: why you should care
Solar paint: The next big thing in renewable energy?

Solar paint actually refers to 3 different exciting technologies: hydrogen-producing paint, quantum dots and perovskites. We explain them all in this blog.

Written by Aditya Gautam

Solar paint: The next big thing in renewable energy?
What is a peak sun hour? What are peak sun hour numbers for your state?

One peak sun hour = 1000 W/m2 of solar irradiation. The states with the highest avg. peak sun hours are AZ, NV, NM, and CA.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

What is a peak sun hour? What are peak sun hour numbers for your state?
Solar system types compared: Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid

Are grid-tied better than off-grid or hybrid solar systems? What are the differences? Read this article to find out what solar system system type is best for you.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

Solar system types compared: Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid