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.
Drema Roatch
March 13, 2023
"Now is the time" to pursue training in solar energy
Find out how two students from SEI's solar energy program have transformed their professional careers while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Thi Deremer
February 21, 2023
Expert review of Maxeon solar panels: are they the best on the market?
Maxeon solar panels are at the top of the market in efficiency and performance but also come at a very high price. Read this to find out if they’re worth it.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
February 13, 2023
What are solar panels used for?
Solar panels exist to generate to capture energy from the sun and turn it into usable electricity.
Thi Deremer
February 7, 2023
Expert review of Aptos solar panels for 2023
Aptos is a newer solar panel manufacturer in the U.S. market, but it’s growing rapidly each year. Here’s a look at the company’s products and whether they’re any good.
Thi Deremer
January 31, 2023
SolarReviews’ top 10 solar panel brands in 2023
Each year, we rank the best solar panel manufacturers that produce panels for homeowners and small businesses.
Jen Merithew
January 19, 2023
Complete review of ZNShine solar panels
Review of ZNShine’s most popular residential solar panels and if you should install them on your roof.
Ralph Baruth
January 12, 2023
What are solar panels made of?
Solar panels are made of solar cells, a glass cover, a protective backsheet, and a metal frame. Silicon is the most important raw material.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
December 28, 2022
5 best 200-watt solar panels
200-watt solar panels can keep the lights on when you are off the grid in your RV, on a boat, or hiking.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
December 19, 2022
Complete guide to solar panel size
The amount of solar cells that a panel has determines the size, the most common panel sizes are 60-cell and 72-cell.
Thi Deremer
December 16, 2022
NEM 3.0 in California: What homeowners need to know about Net Billing
NEM 3.0 is here, with a new type of solar rate plan called Net Billing. There's reduced compensation for excess solar energy and increased incentive to install batteries, but you can still save money with solar in California
Ralph Baruth
December 15, 2022
The 6 ways solar panels are good for you
Solar panels are good for your wallet, self-reliance, car, community, home, and even the entire planet. Lower energy costs are the #1 reason people go solar.
Thi Deremer
December 13, 2022
Rooftop solar panels: what they are, how they work, and frequently asked questions
Rooftop solar panels are changing the way people think about electricity and the grid. Here’s what you need to know.