News Category: Solar 101
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How does the new Duke Energy solar rebate in North Carolina work and how can I get it?
October 18, 2018
Customers of Duke Energy in North Carolina received good news this summer when regulators approved $62 million for a program that helps homeowners install solar energy systems. This incentive is expected to triple the private solar market in the stat...
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How do South Carolina solar incentives and rebates affect solar payback time in 2019?
October 16, 2018
Financial modeling of solar returns in South Carolina has indicated the homeowners sitting on the fence may be missing out on one of the biggest opportunities for risk-free profit they will ever get.
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The key things you need to know about solar panels for home in 2020
October 14, 2018
Are solar panels for home now so cheap that even zero down offers will save you a lot of money?
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New website shows solar is not the only way Americans can cut the cost of powering their homes
September 20, 2018
A new website CutMyBill.com shows how to get more value from a solar system by switching to the best available electric rate plan. Our study shows that solar homes can save an additional $200 per year.
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What direction should solar panels face?
August 29, 2018
Experiments have shown that south-facing solar panels produce more energy, but are there any exceptions to this rule? How much production would you lose if you don’t have an ideal south-facing roof space?
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How to search and compare prices from solar providers near me
August 27, 2018
Installing solar panels can save you a lot of money but what are the best solar panels to buy and who is the best solar company to buy them from? Here are the answers.
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What is solar energy and how do solar panels work in your home?
July 24, 2018
As recently as a decade ago, the use of solar energy arrays in residential settings was a relatively rare event. Solar energy equipment and installation costs were expensive investments for most average American homeowners. Today, increasing technolo...
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Evidence solar is now the cheapest way for Americans to power their homes
July 23, 2018
While some say there is a solar power revolution on the horizon, others say it’s already here! The sun provides a dependable and affordable alternative source of electric power in the form of photovoltaics (PV) and solar heating through concentrated...
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How long do solar panels last? Does their output reduce over time?
July 17, 2018
When contemplating a solar power system installation on your home, the first question most people usually ask is, how much does a solar installation cost? This is closely followed by, how long do solar panels last?
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What are thin film solar panels, how do they work and why aren’t they used for residential solar systems?
July 14, 2018
Advances in technology usually lead to a smaller size, decreased weight, new features, improved lifespan, or lower costs depending on the product. Solar panels are no different. The design of today’s solar panels is a great improvement than that of t...
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How has the price and efficiency of solar panels changed over time?
July 12, 2018
Solar power technology has been around for a lot longer than many realize. Throughout its development, the technology has seen countless transformations with increased increments of efficiency and eventually a drop in prices that made it available fo...
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Everything you want to know about ground mounted solar panels
July 11, 2018
When you think of solar panels, you generally picture them on the roof of your house. That's where they always go, right? Not necessarily. There's another option, called ground-mounted solar panels. What's the difference? And how much will that diffe...