Solar 101
Just starting out in your search for solar? Look no further! We cover all the basics of what you need to know when going solar.
Teddy Theil
January 8, 2022
CPUC decision based on incorrect assumptions and will kill California’s solar industry
SolarReviews' survey shows that the Californian Public Utility Commission (CPUC)'s recent decision to both reduce payments to solar homeowners as well as tax them will prevent 95% of people from installing solar.
Chiquita Keil
October 27, 2021
How is your solar panel system designed?
The importance of your solar energy system design and the factors affecting it, including budget, roof size, shading, and more.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
October 15, 2021
Top 5 benefits of solar energy
Find out what the main benefits of solar energy are, from saving money to reducing your reliance on the aging utility grid.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
October 8, 2021
Beware of phantom loads: how to spot & eliminate these power suckers
A phantom load is wasted energy being pulled from your appliances when they are plugged in but not in use. Read on to find out how to get rid of this common household problem.
Ralph Baruth
July 29, 2021
Are air source heat pumps worth it?
Air source heat pumps promise to cool & heat your home, all while slashing your electric bills & carbon footprint. But do they live up to the hype?
Jen Merithew
July 28, 2021
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?
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.
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.
Teddy Theil
January 6, 2021
A beginners guide to solar panels for home: Are they worth it where you live?
Solar Panels for Home: Ultimate beginners guide shows the economics of solar panels on your specific home
Thi Deremer
October 27, 2020
Solar panel ROI: Calculate how much your solar savings will be
Here’s how to calculate return on investment for your solar panels and compare the ROI of solar to other investments.
Thi Deremer
October 23, 2020
President Trump says he loves solar, but “it's not powerful enough yet." He’s wrong.
In the final presidential debate on October 22nd, 2020, President Donald Trump said that solar power isn't powerful enough to run factories. Here’s why that’s wrong.
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.