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Should you buy a Briggs & Stratton Energy Storage System for your home?

Briggs & Stratton’s latest home SimpliPhi Energy Storage System is here! Our expert review of the company's products, including the latest SimpliPhi ESS.

Written by Ben Zientara

Should you buy a Briggs & Stratton Energy Storage System for your home?
Fortress Power batteries: expert overview

Are Fortress Power batteries any good? Our experts reviewed the quality and functionality of the Fortress Power eFlex, LFP 10-Max, eVault, and Avalon ESS.

Written by Ben Zientara

Fortress Power batteries: expert overview
Homes with Solar Sell for 6.8% More [2024 Zillow Data Study]

SolarReviews found homes with solar panels sold for 6.8% more than homes without, an increase from Zillow's 2019 study.

Written by Ana Almerini

Homes with Solar Sell for 6.8% More [2024 Zillow Data Study]
SunPower layoffs: around 1,000 workers to lose their jobs as direct residential installations cease

On April 24, 2024, SunPower announced it would cease performing direct solar installations and lay off 1,000 workers but will continue to operate through partner installers.

Written by Ben Zientara

SunPower layoffs: around 1,000 workers to lose their jobs as direct residential installations cease
SunPower vs. Sunrun: Is one of these top companies right for you?

SunPower and Sunrun are two big names in the solar industry, offering home solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers across the country. Which one is the best?

Written by Ben Zientara

SunPower vs. Sunrun: Is one of these top companies right for you?
Going solar with Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)

A homeowner’s guide to going solar with Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), including net metering, incentives, and more.

Written by Jamie Smith

Going solar with Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)
Going solar with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC)

A homeowner’s guide to going solar with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC), including net metering, incentives, and savings.

Written by Jamie Smith

Going solar with Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC)
Recycling solar panels: What happens when they no longer work?

Solar panels can be recycled, but the solar panel recycling industry is still in its early stages.

Written by Ben Zientara

Recycling solar panels: What happens when they no longer work?