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The words "Solar Return On Investment" over an image of a candle chart, representing how solar return on investment works, how to calculate the ROI for your solar power upgrade, and the factors that influence solar panel ROI.
SolarHow To Calculate Solar Return On Investment

How solar return on investment works, how to calculate the ROI for your solar power upgrade, and the factors that influence solar panel ROI.

September 7, 2023
The words "Sun Tracking Solar Panels" over an image of the sun with a target on it, representing how sun-tracking solar panels work, the technology’s pros and cons vs. fixed (non-tracking) systems, and whether solar tracking is worth it.
SolarSun Tracking Solar Panels: Worth It?

Learn how sun-tracking solar panels work, the technology’s pros and cons vs. fixed (non-tracking) systems, and whether solar tracking is worth it.

August 30, 2023
The words "Solar Power Temperature Range" over an image of a snow-covered solar panel being touched by a gloved hand, representing how temperature affects solar panels and solar panel efficiency, including the best (and worst) temperatures for solar energy production.
Solar​​Solar Panel Temperature Range Explained

How temperature affects solar panels and solar panel efficiency, including the best (and worst) temperatures for solar energy production.

August 29, 2023
The words "How Green Are Solar Panels?" over an image of a green plant, representing what it means to be green, how green solar panels actually are, and the impact of solar power on the environment and your carbon footprint.
SolarHow Green Are Solar Panels?

What it means to be green, how green solar panels actually are, and the impact of solar power on the environment and your carbon footprint.

August 28, 2023
The words "Shade On Solar Panels" over an image of shaded home solar, representing the effects of shading on solar panels and how to maximize your clean energy investment, including what can be done to minimize any negative impacts of shade.
SolarEffects of Shading (and Partial Shading) on Solar Panels

Explore the effects of shading on solar panels to maximize your clean energy investment, including what can be done to minimize any negative impacts of shade.

August 21, 2023
The words "Solar Easements" over an image of solar panels on a roof covered by the shade of nearby trees, representing what solar easements are, how to tell if you need a solar easement, how to create a solar easement, and whether solar easements are worth it.
SolarUnderstanding Solar Easements in the United States

What solar easements are (definition), how to tell if you need a solar easement, how to create a solar easement, and whether solar easements are worth it.

August 1, 2023
The words "Solar Access Laws by State" over an image of legal books, representing various solar access laws (aka solar rights laws or solar zoning laws) which are legal codes that protect a homeowner's right to access solar energy.
SolarSolar Access Laws by State

Solar access laws (aka solar rights laws or solar zoning laws) are legal codes that protect your right to access solar energy. Learn your state’s access laws.

July 21, 2023
The words "Grid-Tied Solar Panels" over an image of power lines at sunset, representing what grid-tied solar means, how grid-tied solar panels work, and the components, price, and payback period for a grid-tie solar system.
SolarGrid-Tied Solar Panels (A Quick Guide)

What grid-tied solar means, how grid-tied solar panels work, the components, price, and payback period for a grid-tie solar system, and more.

July 13, 2023
The words "Microinverters vs String Inverters" over an image of microinverters and a string inverter, representing the pros and cons of each, and how to compare their features, benefits, and make an informed decision for your solar system.
SolarBreaking Down Microinverters vs String Inverters

Solar power microinverters vs string inverters: Which is right for you? Explore their features, benefits, and make an informed decision for your solar system.

June 28, 2023