About Heide Pfeiffenberge

Heide Pfeiffenberge - Author of Solar Reviews

Heide Pfeiffenberge

Marketing & Communications Manager

Ana is the Marketing & Communications Manager at SolarReviews, working within the solar industry since 2020. With a Master's in Climate and Society and professional experience within marketing, she helps communicate the value of solar to homeowners and build out awareness of the SolarReviews brand.

On weekends you can find her at the Jersey shore, reading a book from the ever-increasing stack on her side table, or eating food someone else cooked.

Recent articles by Heide Pfeiffenberge

How do you build your own solar panel system?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

May 3, 2018

How do you build your own solar panel system?

Most DIY projects have their pros and cons, but solar systems deliver electricity to your home and outbuildings. Very often such projects come down to cost vs. security and safety.

What are solar panels?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

January 13, 2021

What are solar panels?

What are solar panels, how do they work? Solar panels use silicon solar cells to convert the sun’s energy into usable electricity through the photovoltaic effect.

Polestar EV: the full review of a luxury vehicle

Heide Pfeiffenberge

December 7, 2021

Polestar EV: the full review of a luxury vehicle

The Polestar is a new name in the luxury EV market. The Polestar 2 offers consumers an alternate option on par with a Tesla.

What are solar panels used for?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

February 13, 2023

What are solar panels used for?

Solar panels exist to generate to capture energy from the sun and turn it into usable electricity.

Solar homes: what to know in 2023

Heide Pfeiffenberge

February 25, 2019

Solar homes: what to know in 2023

A solar home is powered by solar energy and saves you money. Learn which solar home option is best for your budget, house type, and lifestyle.

Is SolarApp+ the key to speeding up home solar installations?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

January 6, 2022

Is SolarApp+ the key to speeding up home solar installations?

NREL’s SolarApp+ streamlines solar permitting, which cuts costs and time being spent on solar installations. Find out how it benefits homeowners installing solar.

What are the best solar battery chargers on the market in 2023?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

August 16, 2018

What are the best solar battery chargers on the market in 2023?

Buy the best solar battery charger for your needs, from a 12v car battery to a cell phone battery, we make it easy for you to browse and buy from the best options!

What is a hybrid solar system?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

November 6, 2020

What is a hybrid solar system?

A hybrid solar system connects to the grid and has a solar battery to store energy. They are more reliable than off-grid or grid-tied-only solar systems.

What is Google Project Sunroof?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

May 13, 2021

What is Google Project Sunroof?

Project Sunroof is a software developed by Google that allows homeowners to get general information about solar panel installations based on location