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.

How solar is installed on clay tile roofs

Gina Caradonna

March 15, 2020

How solar is installed on clay tile roofs

Clay tile roofs dominate the landscape across the American southwest. They look great, are part of Spanish culture, and can last a century. However, they can be a pain in the butt for solar installers to work with. Until recently, installing solar on clay

Brevard Solar closes without completing their jobs

Jen Merithew

March 10, 2020

Brevard Solar closes without completing their jobs

Florida solar company Brevard Solar closed in Feb 2020 after taking thousands of dollars from their customers.

Coronavirus threatens health of the global solar industry

Jen Merithew

March 4, 2020

Coronavirus threatens health of the global solar industry

Solar analysts express serious concern as manufacturing disruptions in China threaten the global solar supply chain.

The Sense energy monitor review: is it worth it?

Thi Deremer

February 27, 2020

The Sense energy monitor review: is it worth it?

Adding a Sense Energy Monitor to your solar installation can provide insight into how much energy you use, how much your solar panels produce & more.

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.

Another trip around the sun: A review of solar power in 2019

Jen Merithew

January 2, 2020

Another trip around the sun: A review of solar power in 2019

A review of some stand-out solar stories and technologies from 2019.

Reviewed: Solar Christmas lights that look great & save money

Jen Merithew

December 12, 2019

Reviewed: Solar Christmas lights that look great & save money

A list of solar Christmas lights that are great for outdoor holiday decoration displays.

Top solar-powered gifts for the 2019 holiday season

Jen Merithew

December 9, 2019

Top solar-powered gifts for the 2019 holiday season

A list of 6 solar gadgets that will make the perfect gift this holiday season.

SPI 2019: Top solar trends at America's biggest solar event

Vicente Elbaum

October 29, 2019

SPI 2019: Top solar trends at America's biggest solar event

We’ve covered the top trends at North America’s biggest solar industry conference.

How do I get started in the solar industry?

Gina Caradonna

October 22, 2019

How do I get started in the solar industry?

We get requests from plenty of people who want to make the jump into the solar industry, so we figured it's about time to address how that may be achieved. In this article, we review steps you need to take if you wish to become a solar salesperson.

Best solar panel angle: How do you find it — and does it matter?

Demetria Rendina

October 3, 2019

Best solar panel angle: How do you find it — and does it matter?

How is the best solar panel angle affected by latitude and the seasons? What if you're stuck with a roof that's too shallow or too steep? We take a look.