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.

Everything you need to know about organic solar cells

Chiquita Keil

February 10, 2022

Everything you need to know about organic solar cells

Organic solar cells are the 3rd gen. of photovoltaic cells. How does this promising tech work, and why hasn't it seen wider advancement yet? We take a look.

Know before you buy: What happens after you go solar

Betsy Irwin

February 6, 2022

Know before you buy: What happens after you go solar

Curious what happens after you install a solar system on your home? Our guide will break down the financial and environmental benefits of solar energy for your home.

Chilicon Power microinverters: great products with big potential

Karisa Gilman

February 4, 2022

Chilicon Power microinverters: great products with big potential

How do Chilicon Power microinverters compare to Enphase's microinverters in terms of performance, cost, & warranty? Find out here.

How much do solar panels weigh?

My Sponholz

January 30, 2022

How much do solar panels weigh?

More important than the weight of each solar panel is the total weight of the installation, and the impact it will have on your rooftop.

Should you buy 250-watt solar panels?

Chiquita Keil

January 30, 2022

Should you buy 250-watt solar panels?

250-watt solar panels were once the most common option for home solar systems - but are they still the best option?

The pros and cons of solar panels for tiny houses

Ralph Baruth

January 13, 2022

The pros and cons of solar panels for tiny houses

Tiny home living requires careful planning. Consider all of these pros & cons before you make the decision to install solar panels.

GAF Timberline solar shingles review: do they make the solar roof mainstream?

Jen Merithew

January 7, 2022

GAF Timberline solar shingles review: do they make the solar roof mainstream?

Roofing giant GAF now offers Timberline Solar Energy Shingles. Should you consider installing these instead of regular solar panels?

Are solar panels worth it? 8 things to consider before you buy

Karisa Gilman

December 28, 2021

Are solar panels worth it? 8 things to consider before you buy

Assess whether solar panels are right for your home by understanding the major factors involved in the buying process, including cost, payback period, and more.

What are flexible solar panels used for?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

December 27, 2021

What are flexible solar panels used for?

Flexible solar panels are less efficient than regular, rigid solar panels but are great for on-the-go use, like camping, boating, or putting them on top of your RV.

Why care about high-quality workmanship when installing solar?

Heide Pfeiffenberge

December 9, 2021

Why care about high-quality workmanship when installing solar?

Learn why high-quality workmanship is an important factor in installing solar panels on your roof.

60 vs. 72-cell solar panels: which is best for your home?

Betsy Irwin

December 1, 2021

60 vs. 72-cell solar panels: which is best for your home?

Compare 60 cell and 72 cell solar panels, learn the difference between the two, and make the right decision for your home.

What ADT’s acquisition of Sunpro means for homeowners - and the solar industry

Thi Deremer

November 18, 2021

What ADT’s acquisition of Sunpro means for homeowners - and the solar industry

Home security giant ADT is set to acquire Sunpro Solar at the end of 2021.