SolarReviews Blog
Andrew Sendy
June 27, 2016
10 tips for getting the best solar quotes
Don’t get ripped off! Here’s how to get solar quotes for high-quality equipment, at competitive prices, from solar installers with top reviews.
Andrew Sendy
April 29, 2016
How long do solar panels actually last?
Do solar panels go bad? What is a solar panel's typical life expectancy? Can you do anything to make them last longer? We answer these questions - and more.
Andrew Sendy
April 26, 2016
Solar lease vs. solar PPA
Solar leases and solar PPAs are very similar and it can be difficult to differentiate the two. And - are they the best way to finance a solar panel installation?
Ben Zientara
January 29, 2016
What is a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)?
A Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) is a law that requires electric utilities in a state to generate a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources by a certain date. The RPS is also used to determine the amount and type of incentives availab
November 26, 2013
Rodents Wreak Havoc on Rooftop Solar
Whether it’s pigeons nesting underneath your solar array, cooing and scurrying around on your roof, or a family of squirrels who spend their days chewing on your system’s wiring—animals can threaten your solar generation as well your peace of mind.
September 30, 2013
Beyond Electricity: Photovoltaics Harvest Sun and Rain
Rooftop solar photovoltaics go a step beyond electricity, offering a means for collecting rainwater.
Dan Hahn
October 10, 2009
How much energy does the sun produce? (and other fun facts)
Learn more about how much energy the sun produces and why we need to utilize this energy for our own electricity.
Dan Hahn
February 20, 2009
5 ways to protect yourself from solar panel theft
Allow us to provide you with five foolproof ways to protect yourself from solar panel theft. Learn more today!
Dan Hahn
October 30, 2007
A sick graph – Iraq war spending vs. spending on renewable energy
These figures are in millions. The source for energy R&D expenditures is from the National Council for Science and the Environment. Take a look here. Though the war in Iraq now costs about $120B a year, two authors (one a Nobel prize winner) estimates the