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.
Demetria Rendina
June 3, 2019
Black or blue solar panels: Which is better for your home?
Find out the differences between blue and black solar panels in terms of their performance, production process, durability, cost, and much more.
Vicente Elbaum
June 3, 2019
Solar panel insurance: A guide to home insurance for solar
Unsure of how solar panels will impact your home insurance? Here's what to expect when it comes to premiums, coverage limits and roof damage protection.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
June 2, 2019
Snow on solar panels: will solar panels work in the winter?
Are solar panels worth it in winters? Everything you need to know about the worth of solar panels in winter/snow.
Ralph Baruth
May 30, 2019
Solar panel reliability: How reliable is solar power?
Critics often claim that solar power is unreliable. So, how is solar energy produced and is it a reliable source of energy? Find out here.
Thi Deremer
May 17, 2019
Chinese solar panels: Are they any good?
Chinese solar panels seem to be everywhere nowadays. But are they high quality? And more importantly, should you get them for your home? We take a look.
Teddy Theil
May 13, 2019
Compared: Solar panel warranty information for SunPower, LG, Panasonic and Canadian Solar
Your solar panels will last over 25 years. Be sure to choose a solar manufacturer that offers a top warranty & will be around to honor it.
Thi Deremer
May 10, 2019
Top 5 American solar panel manufacturers in 2023
Reviewing the top-rated U.S. solar panel manufacturers in 2023.
Jen Merithew
April 12, 2019
5 best portable solar panels for RVs and camping
Portable solar panels let you use solar energy on the go. We review the top 5 portable solar panels on the market, and what you should look for when buying them.sy to deploy, and sometimes even foldable. Are they the right choice to meet your RV & camping
Teddy Theil
April 11, 2019
Investing in solar energy: What return can you get on your solar investment?
Need to know the return on investment before making a big commitment like solar for your home. Here are the costs, incentives, savings and payback.
Ralph Baruth
April 6, 2019
3 ways to calculate solar system size for your home
A guide to sizing a solar panel system that can offset your electric bill and, when needed, provide backup power for your home.
Teddy Theil
April 5, 2019
Solar water heaters: Are they worth the cost?
Everything you need to know about solar water heaters, including how they work, and how much they can cut down your utility bill.
Jen Merithew
March 17, 2019
Amorphous Silicon Solar Panels
Amorphous silicon (a-Si or a-Si:H) solar cells belong to the category of silicon thin-film, where one or several layers of photovoltaic material are deposited onto a substrate. Some types of thin-film solar cells have a huge potential. These technologies