SolarReviews Blog
Demetria Rendina
September 8, 2019
Bifacial solar panels: innovative and more efficient
There’s a lot of hype for bifacial solar technology among solar industry experts. What’s all the buzz about? Find out here.
Vicente Elbaum
August 22, 2019
What the Walmart solar panel fires tell us about solar safety... and about Tesla
Will Tesla survive the Walmart solar panel fire scandal?
Jen Merithew
August 21, 2019
Is renting Tesla solar panels better than buying them?
Tesla’s rent solar program promises easy installation & minimal upfront costs. You’ll just have to forfeit your tax credits and rebates. We discuss whether or not it's worth it.
Jen Merithew
August 18, 2019
What is a PPA?
What is a PPA? Learn about what a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is!
Vicente Elbaum
August 8, 2019
Solar paint: the next big thing in renewable energy?
Solar paint actually refers to 3 different exciting technologies: hydrogen-producing paint, quantum dots & perovskites. We explain them all in this blog.
Ralph Baruth
August 7, 2019
What is a peak sun hour? What are peak sun hour numbers for your state?
How are peak sun hours different from regular sunlight hours? We explain what they are and why they matter.
Ralph Baruth
July 30, 2019
Best way to clean solar panels
What are the benefits of solar panel cleaning? What are the consequences of neglection? Learn how to clean your solar panels the right way.
Ralph Baruth
July 15, 2019
Compared: Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid solar systems
Are grid-tied better than off-grid or hybrid solar systems? What are the differences? Read this article to find out what system suits your situation the best.
Thi Deremer
July 15, 2019
How to use PVWatts to figure out the ideal size for your solar system
PVWatts is a useful tool that to estimate annual electricity production from solar panels on your roof. Our method can help you find your ideal system size.