About Trisha Vessey

Trisha Vessey - Author of Solar Reviews

Trisha Vessey

SolarReviews Blog Author

Oliver is very passionate about the solar industry. He loves that solar is great for the environment but is also an excellent investment. He has gained hands-on experience working for a solar installation company, which informs his writing about solar.

He loves working in the solar industry and hopes that the use of electric cars and other renewable energy sources continue to grow. 

Recent articles by Trisha Vessey

Buy solar panels: What are your options in 2024?

Trisha Vessey

September 15, 2021

Buy solar panels: What are your options in 2024?

Where can you buy solar panels? There are several ways homeowners can buy solar panels in 2024, including through Amazon, local solar installers, on the SolarReviews website, and more.

How many watts does a fridge use?

Trisha Vessey

February 25, 2022

How many watts does a fridge use?

The typical home refrigerator uses 500 watts of electricity. In terms of energy usage, that translates to 1460 kilowatt-hours each year, meaning the average American household spends $207 a year powering their fridge.

Are 500-watt solar panels the best option?

Trisha Vessey

May 11, 2022

Are 500-watt solar panels the best option?

A 500-watt solar panel will produce 2 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of daily power in typical conditions. They have an efficiency rating of around 21%.

10 solar energy facts you may not know in 2023

Trisha Vessey

September 2, 2021

10 solar energy facts you may not know in 2023

Breaking down the top 10 most interesting facts that you may not know about solar panels in 2023.

Why go solar in 2023: all benefits explained

Trisha Vessey

July 1, 2021

Why go solar in 2023: all benefits explained

Why do homeowners install solar panels on their homes? The federal solar tax credit, bill savings, and backup power are just a few reasons.