SolarReviews Blog
Teddy Theil
January 1, 2019
How hot do solar panels get and how does it affect my system?
Worried your solar panels will overheat and lose efficiency? Learn the optimum temperature for panels & what happens when the temperature rises.
Teddy Theil
December 20, 2018
Exploring the best Tesla Powerwall alternatives in 2024
Tesla Powerwall rules the US market—but is another brand better for your needs? Here are the reviews and pros & cons for the Sonnen Eco, LG Chem Resu and BYD B-Box. All have some great features that make them worth a closer look...
Thi Deremer
December 11, 2018
Solar panels to charge an electric car: everything you need to know
Electric cars and home solar panels are a match made in heaven. Just a few panels on your roof can make all the “fuel” your electric vehicle needs - for life.
Ralph Baruth
November 27, 2018
Everything you need to know about California net metering 2.0 in 2024
While NEM 2.0 slightly reduces the benefits of going solar, it retains the crucial incentive of net metering. Getting a solar system installed now will lock you into NEM 2.0 for 20 years.
Ralph Baruth
November 26, 2018
Who makes the best premium residential solar panels: SunPower vs LG Solar vs Panasonic?
These 3 brands dominate the premium end of the residential solar panel market. Let’s see how they compare on cost, warranty, efficiency, and performance.
Thi Deremer
November 23, 2018
How much do solar panels cost in Chicago, IL and what is the payback period?
For a basic 6 kilowatt (kW) residential solar installation, this means your solar system will cost $14,820 before the 26 percent federal ITC tax credit, and $10,966 after the credit is applied.
Gina Caradonna
November 16, 2018
What solar incentives are available in California in 2020 and how much will they save you?
Solar incentives, tax credits, and rebates are available in California to help make going solar more affordable. Find out which ones you might be eligible for.
Jen Merithew
October 29, 2018
Massachusetts SMART program explained
Massachusetts’ SMART program is the state’s latest solar incentive program, designed to put money in your pocket and promote solar development.
Teddy Theil
October 19, 2018
Where can I compare solar panel prices online?
Homeowners around the country are discovering the cost-effective, environmentally-friendly benefits of solar power for homes. Between 2006 and 2016, residential solar power installations in the United States increased by an average rate of 59% each year.