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The complete review of REC solar panels for 2024

REC is a top-tier solar panel manufacturer that pioneered half-cut cell technology, which increases the energy output and efficiency of their solar panels.

Written by Catherine Lane

What is a Sun Number score and how is it calculated?

The Sun Number score represents how suitable a home is for solar on a scale from 1 to 100, but how much does it actually matter?

Written by Catherine Lane

Cost of electricity in Los Angeles: How to save money with LADWP

Learn more about the cost of electricity in Los Angeles and find out how you can save money with LADWP.

Written by Ben Zientara

The difference between DC and AC watts (and PTC/STC)

As you may know, solar is bid for in dollars per watts ($/W). But are those DC watts (direct current, like in a battery) or AC watts (alternating current, like in a light socket) watts? Hopefully this post will get you informed enough to be sure you're comparing apples to apples when reviewing multiple solar quotes

Written by Dan Hahn

Expert review of Tesla solar panels: are they right for you?

SolarReviews experts say Tesla solar panels are good for cheap installations but recommend local installers for better customer service.

Written by Catherine Lane

What is net metering and how does it work?

Net metering is the utility billing practice of recording the excess energy generated by a solar installation and applying it to the customer’s bill as credit toward energy drawn from the grid.

Written by Ben Zientara

What is the best direction for solar panels to face?

South is the best direction for solar panels for overall output. But what if you have a battery system, or there are high TOU rates where you live?

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

Top 5 cheap solar panels in 2024

Cheap solar panels are easy to find for uses from DIY projects to entire home installations, but they might not be the best long-term investment.

Written by Jamie Smith