About Karisa Gilman

Karisa Gilman - Author of Solar Reviews

Karisa Gilman

Content writer

Michael is a content writer at SolarReviews. He has more than six years of experience in industrial manufacturing and legal documentation, covering electrical safety, large-scale infrastructure and maritime legislation.

As a strong supporter of renewable energy, he uses a technical approach to deliver unique insights and content about solar.

Recent articles by Karisa Gilman

All about the SPAN electrical panel: installation, cost, and more

Karisa Gilman

February 11, 2021

All about the SPAN electrical panel: installation, cost, and more

SPAN is a smart electrical panel for your home. Learn how easily manage and control power flow for numerous appliances with SPAN today.

Are sodium ion batteries the next big thing in solar storage?

Karisa Gilman

May 12, 2022

Are sodium ion batteries the next big thing in solar storage?

Sodium ion batteries are next-generation energy storage products. How do they stack up against lithium ion batteries, the longtime consumer favorite?

Should you install fiber optic solar lights instead of solar panels?

Karisa Gilman

April 8, 2022

Should you install fiber optic solar lights instead of solar panels?

Fiber optic solar lighting uses natural sunlight to illuminate homes and cuts energy costs. Should you consider installing these instead of solar panels?

What you need to know about solar power hail damage

Karisa Gilman

April 11, 2022

What you need to know about solar power hail damage

Hail can damage solar panels and reduce system performance. Learn how you can protect your solar panels from hail damage today.

Chilicon Power microinverters: great products with big potential

Karisa Gilman

February 4, 2022

Chilicon Power microinverters: great products with big potential

How do Chilicon Power microinverters compare to Enphase's microinverters in terms of performance, cost, & warranty? Find out here.

All about used solar panels: everything you need to know

Karisa Gilman

April 27, 2022

All about used solar panels: everything you need to know

A guide on how to purchase used solar panels for your home. Find out if second-hand panels are right for you.

Complete review of Harris Battery

Karisa Gilman

February 2, 2022

Complete review of Harris Battery

Harris is an Ohio-based solar battery manufacturer and seller. How does their lithium ion battery measure up against competitors like LG, Tesla, and Generac?

Should you take out a solar loan from Slipstream Energy Finance Solutions?

Karisa Gilman

March 4, 2022

Should you take out a solar loan from Slipstream Energy Finance Solutions?

Slipstream Energy Finance Solutions is a national loan service provider specializing in home energy projects, including solar panels.

A deep dive into FIMER inverters and solar batteries

Karisa Gilman

April 28, 2022

A deep dive into FIMER inverters and solar batteries

FIMER is an increasingly popular Italy-based solar equipment manufacturer, but some of its products can be hard to find in the U.S. Is buying FIMER inverters & batteries worth it?