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

Are lithium-ion solar batteries the best energy storage option?

Jen Merithew

October 5, 2023

Are lithium-ion solar batteries the best energy storage option?

Find out why lithium-ion solar batteries are popular for home solar storage. We reveal popular brands, their costs, and pros and cons.

Are residential solar panels worth it in 2024?

Teddy Theil

October 4, 2023

Are residential solar panels worth it in 2024?

Calculate if solar panels are worth it for your home based on your location, electric rates, roof type, electric use, rebates and tax credits, and the prices of local solar companies

Expert answers to Reddit’s most popular solar panel questions

Thi Deremer

September 29, 2023

Expert answers to Reddit’s most popular solar panel questions

SolarReviews’ in-house solar experts break down some of Reddit’s top solar panel questions so you can trust you’re getting the best advice.

Adding solar panels to an existing system: What you need to know

Heide Pfeiffenberge

September 25, 2023

Adding solar panels to an existing system: What you need to know

Adding more solar panels to an existing solar system can help when you need to charge a new EV or power up a solar battery.

Solar panel scams: 7 solar red flags and how to avoid them

Thi Deremer

September 18, 2023

Solar panel scams: 7 solar red flags and how to avoid them

Going solar can be a great way to save money and improve your home, but choosing the wrong company can lead to disaster. Here’s how to avoid solar panel scams.

The 10 best states for home solar

Thi Deremer

September 14, 2023

The 10 best states for home solar

Have you ever wondered what states are best for home solar? We crunched the numbers and found out.

Tested: The best solar generators of 2023

Thi Deremer

September 12, 2023

Tested: The best solar generators of 2023

We tested a dozen of the top portable solar generators on the market and uncovered the 5 best options for the varying needs of different kinds of people.

The ultimate guide to solar panel warranties

Essie Magierski

September 7, 2023

The ultimate guide to solar panel warranties

Solar panel warranties provide customers with a layer of protection from any errors or faulty equipment.

400-watt solar panels explained: everything you need to know

Essie Magierski

August 31, 2023

400-watt solar panels explained: everything you need to know

Find out if 400-watt panels are right for you.

Don't buy solar panels: 7 reasons solar isn’t right for you

Ralph Baruth

August 29, 2023

Don't buy solar panels: 7 reasons solar isn’t right for you

Solar panels are great for some, but not for others. Here are seven major reasons why they might not be right for your home.

SunPower vs. Sunrun: Is one of these top companies right for you?

Thi Deremer

July 21, 2023

SunPower vs. Sunrun: Is one of these top companies right for you?

SunPower and Sunrun are two big names in the solar industry, offering home solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers across the country. Which one is the best?