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.

How much do solar panels increase home value?

Gina Caradonna

August 14, 2020

How much do solar panels increase home value?

Learn how much more solar homes are worth when buying or selling your home.

Solar PPAs: Everything you need to know

Jen Merithew

July 14, 2020

Solar PPAs: Everything you need to know

A breakdown of solar PPAs, including how they work, how much you save - and if a PPA is the right choice for you.

What are microinverters?

Gina Caradonna

July 10, 2020

What are microinverters?

Learn how microinverters work, how much they cost, and how to determine if they're right for your solar system.

What are hybrid inverters?

Gina Caradonna

June 19, 2020

What are hybrid inverters?

Find out how hybrid inverters work, what their costs and benefits are, and whether or not investing in one is right for you.

Solar inverter buyer’s guide

Jen Merithew

May 22, 2020

Solar inverter buyer’s guide

Guide to how inverters work, what types are available (string, microinverter, power optimizer, hybrid) and which solar inverter setup is the right fit for you.

Tesla solar roof: Updates and costs compared to conventional solar

Jen Merithew

April 14, 2020

Tesla solar roof: Updates and costs compared to conventional solar

The Tesla solar roof has changed over the years. What’s the latest solar roof news and is it worth the cost? The answer may surprise you!

How do solar panels work?

Bernarda Valis

April 8, 2020

How do solar panels work?

Find out how solar panels actually work - everyone is aware of solar but few know about the science behind it.

Is a DC or AC battery right for your solar home?

Thi Deremer

April 7, 2020

Is a DC or AC battery right for your solar home?

Comparing DC and AC solar batteries and providing guidance on which is better for your home solar installation.

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

Solar 101: The ultimate guide to home solar power

Ralph Baruth

March 6, 2020

Solar 101: The ultimate guide to home solar power

A comprehensive guide to rooftop solar.

What you need to know about solar panels for your home in 2021

Teddy Theil

January 15, 2020

What you need to know about solar panels for your home in 2021

Answering the most common questions people have about installing residential solar panels for their homes in 2021.

How passive solar home design saves you money on energy

Thi Deremer

November 8, 2019

How passive solar home design saves you money on energy

Passive solar design is a way of using surfaces in and around your home to collect energy from the sun and store it as heat for use in the house.