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.
Ana Almerini
May 3, 2018
How do you build your own solar panel system?
Most DIY projects have their pros and cons, but solar systems deliver electricity to your home and outbuildings. Very often such projects come down to cost vs. security and safety.
Andrew Sendy
April 28, 2018
How much output do you get from solar panels?
How much electricity will solar panels produce on your house and how many modules do you need to cover your electricity bill? It's all explained here.
Catherine Lane
April 27, 2018
Solar shingles: should you go with Tesla or an alternative?
Solar shingles are one of the newest ways to introduce your home to renewable energy. Solar shingles are small solar panels that replace your roof’s asphalt tiles to give your home the benefits of solar power.
Ben Zientara
April 13, 2018
Recycling solar panels: What happens when they no longer work?
Recycling solar panels: What happens when they no longer work?
Catherine Lane
March 27, 2018
What is a solar tracker and is it worth the investment?
Solar trackers allow your solar panels to follow the sun so they can produce more solar power. But are they worth the extra cost?
Andrew Sendy
March 24, 2018
What are megawatts & kilowatts, how do you convert them?
Exploring what is meant by a megawatt,megawatt hour, kilowatt, and kilowatt hour.
Andrew Sendy
March 21, 2018
How much does solar cost and save homeowners in Orange County in 2023?
Find out key facts about going solar as an Orange County homeowner, including your potential cost & savings, payback period, incentives, rebates & more.
Catherine Lane
February 21, 2018
How much power does a solar panel produce?
How much energy does a solar panel produce and how much does an array of solar panels produce?
Andrew Sendy
August 31, 2017
Solar power facts
Learn more about how solar power works and find out interesting solar power facts. how does solar panels work in the rain and snow.
Catherine Lane
August 23, 2017
Types of solar panels: which one is the best choice?
Find out which of the main types of solar panels are right for your home. We explain how much they cost, power they produce, and how much you'll save.
Andrew Sendy
August 23, 2017
Pros and cons of Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 solar panels
What is a tier 1 and tier 2 solar panel? What efficiency do I get from these types of solar panels?
Ben Zientara
July 25, 2017
What happens if you have solar and the power goes out?
Typical home solar installations shut down during a blackout, but you can keep the lights on in 1 of 3 ways: a generator, battery, or a special solar inverter.