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.
Teddy Theil
August 12, 2016
Off-Grid solar energy systems
Learn the key differences between a normal grid connect solar power system and a stand alone system.
Teddy Theil
August 12, 2016
Grid Connect vs Stand Alone Solar Power Systems
What is the difference between a grid connect solar power system and a stand alone solar power system.
Teddy Theil
April 29, 2016
How long do solar panels actually last?
Do solar panels go bad? What is a solar panel's typical life expectancy? Can you do anything to make them last longer? We answer these questions - and more.
November 26, 2013
Rodents Wreak Havoc on Rooftop Solar
Whether it’s pigeons nesting underneath your solar array, cooing and scurrying around on your roof, or a family of squirrels who spend their days chewing on your system’s wiring—animals can threaten your solar generation as well your peace of mind.
September 30, 2013
Beyond Electricity: Photovoltaics Harvest Sun and Rain
Rooftop solar photovoltaics go a step beyond electricity, offering a means for collecting rainwater.
Gina Caradonna
February 20, 2009
5 ways to protect yourself from solar panel theft
Allow us to provide you with five foolproof ways to protect yourself from solar panel theft. Learn more today!
Gina Caradonna
October 30, 2007
A sick graph – Iraq war spending vs. spending on renewable energy
These figures are in millions. The source for energy R&D expenditures is from the National Council for Science and the Environment. Take a look here. Though the war in Iraq now costs about $120B a year, two authors (one a Nobel prize winner) estimates the