SolarReviews Blog
Catherine Lane
February 21, 2018
What are the pros and cons of a solar generator?
The evolution of the portable solar generator is becoming popular in people's homes and businesses, providing cheap access to the grid.
Andrew Sendy
January 24, 2018
How will Trump's solar tariffs affect residential solar panel costs
The short answer is that they won’t. Here’s why the newly implemented solar tariffs will have minimal effect on the cost of residential solar panel installation in the United States in 2018 and 2019.
Ben Zientara
October 17, 2017
Will solar panels survive a nuclear EMP (and dear God, why do we have to think about this?)
A nuclear weapon can cause an electromagnetic pulse (EMP), which can disrupt everything that uses electronic circuitry. Will solar panels survive, and what can you do to provide EMP protection?
Harvey Petersen
October 6, 2017
California Net Metering 2.0 and time of use billing
California's net metering policy has been one of the backbones that have made California the solar powerhouse of America. As of July 1st 2017, the big utilities have changed to Net Metering 2.0 (NEM 2.0) which includes some big changes.
Ben Zientara
September 17, 2017
What happens to solar panels in a hurricane?
How do solar panels fare in a hurricane? Surprisingly well, it turns out. Learn more about what happens to solar panels in a hurricane today.
Andrew Sendy
August 31, 2017
Solar power facts
Learn more about how solar power works and find out interesting solar power facts. how does solar panels work in the rain and snow.
Catherine Lane
August 23, 2017
Types of solar panels: which one is the best choice?
Find out which of the main types of solar panels are right for your home. We explain how much they cost, power they produce, and how much you'll save.
Andrew Sendy
August 23, 2017
Pros and cons of Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 solar panels
What is a tier 1 and tier 2 solar panel? What efficiency do I get from these types of solar panels?
Ben Zientara
July 25, 2017
What happens if you have solar and the power goes out?
Typical home solar installations shut down during a blackout, but you can keep the lights on in 1 of 3 ways: a generator, battery, or a special solar inverter.