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.

Explained: how to install solar panels in 7 easy steps

Ralph Baruth

December 8, 2022

Explained: how to install solar panels in 7 easy steps

A step-by-step breakdown of how to install a high-quality solar panel system on your home.

Is solar energy renewable?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

December 6, 2022

Is solar energy renewable?

Solar energy is a renewable energy resource that generates cheap, clean energy that can benefit your wallet and your neighbors.

Do solar panels really save you money?

Jen Merithew

December 1, 2022

Do solar panels really save you money?

Solar panels can potentially eliminate your entire electricity bill. Learn more about how solar saves money and if it’s right for you!

2023 Expert review of Solarever USA solar panels

Jen Merithew

November 28, 2022

2023 Expert review of Solarever USA solar panels

Review of Mexican solar panel manufacturer Solarever’s residential solar products.

Are solar panels a good investment for you?

Milan Leuga

November 16, 2022

Are solar panels a good investment for you?

Want to go solar and save money on your utilities? Read our guide to learn if solar panels are a good investment for you.

Can solar panels power a whole house?

Milan Leuga

November 7, 2022

Can solar panels power a whole house?

Wondering if solar panels can keep up with your energy consumption and eliminate your electric bill? Read our guide to find out.

Going solar in North Carolina: net metering, incentives, and battery storage

Jen Merithew

October 25, 2022

Going solar in North Carolina: net metering, incentives, and battery storage

North Carolina homeowners can save thousands of dollars by installing solar panels thanks to the state’s net metering policy.

How the U.S. electrical grid works

Thi Deremer

October 11, 2022

How the U.S. electrical grid works

Every time you flip a switch or press a power button, the electrical grid reacts. Find out how and why here.

SunPower monitoring system review and comparison

Thi Deremer

September 15, 2022

SunPower monitoring system review and comparison

If you’re considering going solar with SunPower, read this to learn how their solar monitoring solution stacks up against the competition.

Pink Energy files lawsuit against Generac, says faulty equipment led to millions in damages

Thi Deremer

August 16, 2022

Pink Energy files lawsuit against Generac, says faulty equipment led to millions in damages

In August 2022, Pink Energy (aka Power Home Solar) filed suit against Generac Power Systems. Here’s a rundown of the claims and evidence.

All about Solar Roadways: the promise versus the reality

Ralph Baruth

August 5, 2022

All about Solar Roadways: the promise versus the reality

We were promised cost-effective smart roads that could light up, melt snow, and produce immense amounts of solar power. Was it all too good to be true?

How many solar panels are needed for a 2,000-square-foot home?

Thi Deremer

August 3, 2022

How many solar panels are needed for a 2,000-square-foot home?

To make the average amount of energy used by a home in America, a 2,000 sq. ft. home would need between 16 and 21 solar panels.