About Gina Caradonna

Gina Caradonna - Author of Solar Reviews

Gina Caradonna

Solar Journalist

Dan is a solar journalist and content advisor with SolarReviews. He also works with solar installers and solar nonprofits to develop and execute strategic plans.

Dan Hahn founded residential solar energy information and policy resource, Solar Power Rocks, in 2007. As the site's chief architect and senior editor, he developed a national framework for evaluating the impact of residential solar energy policy.  Possessed with a mission to communicate how all state legislatures can encourage solar energy growth, he developed annual state scorecards to benchmark solar policy performance across the United States. Solar Power Rocks has been cited by publications such as the New York Times, Politifact, and Seeking Alpha.

Dan earned his B.S. in Financial Management from the University of Illinois in 2001, and his M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Portland State University in 2008.

Recent articles by Gina Caradonna

How much energy does the sun produce? (and other fun facts)

Gina Caradonna

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.

The best uses for nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries

Gina Caradonna

January 7, 2021

The best uses for nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries

Are Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries the best fit for home solar? We answer this question while explaining this type of battery’s applications and how it works.

A sick graph – Iraq war spending vs. spending on renewable energy

Gina Caradonna

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

How do I get started in the solar industry?

Gina Caradonna

October 22, 2019

How do I get started in the solar industry?

We get requests from plenty of people who want to make the jump into the solar industry, so we figured it's about time to address how that may be achieved. In this article, we review steps you need to take if you wish to become a solar salesperson.

5 ways to protect yourself from solar panel theft

Gina Caradonna

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!

What are string inverter systems?

Gina Caradonna

August 29, 2020

What are string inverter systems?

Everything you need to know about using string inverters in your home solar installation, including their advantages and disadvantages.

Solar panels through time: clean energy innovation at the White House

Gina Caradonna

February 11, 2021

Solar panels through time: clean energy innovation at the White House

Learn how the White House has used solar energy, beginning with the Carter Administration to the present Biden Administration as a symbol for national clean energy policy.

What in the world are flow batteries?

Gina Caradonna

January 15, 2021

What in the world are flow batteries?

An overview of flow batteries, including their applications, industry outlook, and comparisons to lithium-ion technology for clean energy storage.

How solar is installed on metal roofs

Gina Caradonna

March 11, 2020

How solar is installed on metal roofs

Because there are so many types of roofs, there are many different requirements to mount solar panels on them. Within metal roofing materials alone, there are a variety of profiles, gauges, metal types and considerations to take into account to properly i