Solar power
All of our articles that can help you understand the benefits of running your home with solar power.
Betsy Irwin
May 19, 2018
Best 300-watt solar panels for sale
The amount of power a solar 300-watt solar panel produces will depend on a number of factors, like location, temperature, and obstructions.
Teddy Theil
May 6, 2018
Why the solar providers near you are often the best
SolarReviews researh reveals that local solar companies enjoy a far high level of customer satisfaction than large national players showing the solar provider near you may be your best option
Heide Pfeiffenberge
May 4, 2018
Are solar carports worth it, and can you qualify for the solar tax credit?
Solar carports qualify for the federal tax credit when installed at a residential home, save money on electric bills, and provide clean energy.
Heide Pfeiffenberge
May 3, 2018
How do you build your own solar panel system?
Most DIY projects have their pros and cons, but solar systems deliver electricity to your home and outbuildings. Very often such projects come down to cost vs. security and safety.
Teddy Theil
May 2, 2018
Community Solar Wave Sweeps Through Country
Community solar is growing in the US in 2018 because it allows renters and owners of apartments to access solar savings and reduce electricity bills. Community solar allows you to buy solar panels that are installed at a central community array rather tha
Heide Pfeiffenberge
April 30, 2018
Is solar or wind a better way to power your home?
Wind turbines can convert nearly half of the wind hitting them into electrical power. Solar depends on the amount of sunlight that falls onto the solar panels before it is converted into actual electricity.
Teddy Theil
April 28, 2018
How much output do you get from solar panels?
How much electricity will solar panels produce on your house and how many modules do you need to cover your electricity bill? It's all explained here.
Jen Merithew
April 27, 2018
Solar shingles: should you go with Tesla or an alternative?
Solar shingles are one of the newest ways to introduce your home to renewable energy. Solar shingles are small solar panels that replace your roof’s asphalt tiles to give your home the benefits of solar power.
Thi Deremer
March 27, 2018
How your utility company can make it harder to go solar
Here are the ways utilities have increased costs for future solar owners: Utility strategy 1: Time-of-use billing. Utility strategy 2: Non-bypassable charges. Utility strategy 3: Demand and grid-access charges. Utility strategy 4: Increasing minimum month
Jen Merithew
March 27, 2018
What is a solar tracker and is it worth the investment?
Solar trackers allow your solar panels to follow the sun so they can produce more solar power. But are they worth the extra cost?
Teddy Theil
March 24, 2018
What are megawatts & kilowatts, how do you convert them?
Exploring what is meant by a megawatt,megawatt hour, kilowatt, and kilowatt hour.
Teddy Theil
March 21, 2018
How much does solar cost and save homeowners in Orange County in 2023?
Find out key facts about going solar as an Orange County homeowner, including your potential cost & savings, payback period, incentives, rebates & more.