Solar panels

Solar panels generate electricity to power your home. Our solar panel resources tell you everything you need to know about installing solar panels.

Solar panels through time: clean energy innovation at the White House

Gina Caradonna

February 11, 2021

Solar panels through time: clean energy innovation at the White House

Learn how the White House has used solar energy, beginning with the Carter Administration to the present Biden Administration as a symbol for national clean energy policy.

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.

Hawaii’s Quick Connect Program cuts red tape, increases solar savings

Jen Merithew

February 3, 2021

Hawaii’s Quick Connect Program cuts red tape, increases solar savings

Hawaiian Electric Company’s Quick Connect Program will save homeowners more money and give the solar industry a needed boost after COVID-19.

Why you should never invest in “plug-in” solar panels

Gina Caradonna

January 29, 2021

Why you should never invest in “plug-in” solar panels

Learn how plug-in solar panels work, explore their risks compared to costs, and take a look at alternative options to consider for small-scale energy generation.

Complete review of Hyundai solar panels in 2024

Heide Pfeiffenberge

January 29, 2021

Complete review of Hyundai solar panels in 2024

The complete review of Hyundai solar panels, including their specs, cost, performance, and more.

Are Kyocera solar panels any good?

Gina Caradonna

January 28, 2021

Are Kyocera solar panels any good?

Learn about Kyocera solar panels, including their top modules, how much they cost, how they perform - and if they're right for your solar installation.

5 best RV solar panels and buyer’s guide

Jen Merithew

January 22, 2021

5 best RV solar panels and buyer’s guide

A comprehensive buyer’s guide for powering your camping trip with RV solar panels, including our picks for the top 5 RV solar panel brands.

Mission Solar panels: complete review

Jen Merithew

January 21, 2021

Mission Solar panels: complete review

An overview of Mission Solar Energy, what types of solar panels they manufacture, and how they compare to other solar panels on the market.

What are solar panels?

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.

New invention turns food waste into solar energy

Heide Pfeiffenberge

January 8, 2021

New invention turns food waste into solar energy

An invention by winner of the James Dyson Sustainability award, Carvey Maigue, uses luminescent particles in food waste to turn UV light into electricity.

Complete guide to the Tesla Solar Roof: is it better than installing solar panels?

Jen Merithew

January 6, 2021

Complete guide to the Tesla Solar Roof: is it better than installing solar panels?

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!

A beginners guide to solar panels for home: Are they worth it where you live?

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