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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.