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The words "Minerals In Solar Panels" over top of example minerals found in solar panels and solar batteries such as Aluminum, Copper, Silicon, Silver, and Zinc.
SolarThe Minerals in Solar Panels and Solar BatteriesThe many critical and rare earth minerals used in the solar industry, and how they are mined, refined, and used to generate clean, renewable solar energy.
June 16, 2022
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Image of a large cargo ship holding multicolored shipping containers sailing across the ocean, with the words "Guide to Solar Tariffs" sitting on top, representing the global solar panel supply chain.
SolarSolar Tariffs (The Palmetto Guide)What a solar tariff is, the pros and cons of solar tariffs, a timeline of recent solar tariffs, and why tariffs matter to homeowners when going solar.
June 8, 2022
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The words "Environmental Benefits of Solar" in white text rest on a light green background above the picture of a dark green leaf, representing the health and environmental benefits of solar energy.
SolarThe Health and Environmental Benefits of Solar EnergySolar power has many benefits for the environment, as solar energy is eco-friendly, fights global warming, and is good for global health.
June 3, 2022
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An aerial photograph of a neighborhood with several solar-powered homes, and the words "Selling a Home with Solar?" over top.
SolarSelling a House with Solar Panels (Guide)Learn about selling a home with solar panels, including requirements and liabilities to be aware of, based on a cash purchase, solar loan, lease, or PPA.
June 2, 2022
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A picture of a white home with black solar panels on the roof, with sunshine on the left part of the image, and nighttime on the right part of the image, and the words "Solar Offset" over top of the background, showing how solar panels are offsetting the electricity needs of that home throughout the day over the course of a year.
SolarWhat Is Solar Offset?What solar offset means, how to calculate your offset, the best solar panel offset, and how to lower your monthly energy bills by offsetting your power needs.
May 18, 2022
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Utility inspector in yellow hard hat, yellow vest, and red-and-blue plaid shirt inspects a home solar panel installation with the words "Solar Interconnection" on top, as a homeowner applies for Permission To Operate.
SolarThe Utility Interconnection Process - How Your Solar Panels Get Connected to the GridA guide to solar interconnection, including timeline and cost, what happens during the interconnection process, and how to get Permission To Operate (PTO).
May 16, 2022
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A Palmetto solar panel install technician holding tools on the right side of the image, with solar panels on a roof that fill up the rest of the image, and white words that say "Solar Panel Installation" sit on a green background over top.
SolarThe Solar Panel Installation ProcessA step-by-step guide to the solar panel installation process, including contract & design, permitting & approvals, installation, inspection, and activation.
April 19, 2022
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Solar panels installed in a dark metal roof, with the words "Solar Panels For Your Home" in white letters over top of the background image.
SolarSolar Panels for Home (Guide)The basics of solar panels for home use, including how solar works, different types of solar panels, why you should invest, and FAQs about the technology.
April 18, 2022
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An electric meter with the words "Electric Bill With Solar" over top, indicating that you will still have an energy bill, even after installing solar panels.
SolarWill I Have An Electric Bill With Solar Panels?4 reasons why you’ll still have an electric bill with solar panels, the average utility bill after adding solar power, and how to lower your monthly energy bills.
April 14, 2022
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