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Microinverter vs optimizer — Which is better for solar installations?
October 17, 2019
Microinverters and optimizers have a lot in common, but their differences can make or break your solar installation systems.
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Best solar panel angle: How do you find it — and does it matter?
October 03, 2019
How is the best solar panel angle affected by latitude and the seasons? What if you're stuck with a roof that's too shallow or too steep? We take a look.
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A breakdown of California’s SGIP battery rebate
September 26, 2019
SGIP, California’s battery storage rebate program, is now available to residential and commercial properties looking to install batteries to reduce their reliance on the grid.
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Bifacial solar panels: Innovative, eye-catching, and best of all, more efficient
September 08, 2019
There’s a lot of hype for bifacial solar technology among solar industry experts. What’s all the buzz about? Find out here.
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Is renting Tesla solar panels better than buying them?
August 21, 2019
Tesla’s rent solar program promises easy installation & minimal upfront costs. You’ll just have to forfeit your tax credits and rebates. We discuss whether or not it's worth it.
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Solar paint: the next big thing in renewable energy?
August 08, 2019
Solar paint actually refers to 3 different exciting technologies: hydrogen-producing paint, quantum dots & Perovskites. We explain them all in this blog.
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Selling a house with solar panels: Property value, solar lease transfers and more
July 17, 2019
Buying and selling houses with solar panels is a bit different than your average home sale. Here’s how it works.
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Tesla SolarCity Warranty & Performance Guarantee - 2020 Update
July 12, 2019
How good or bad is the Tesla SolarCity solar panel warranty and performance guarantee? Updated 2019 review.
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Community solar in Massachusetts: What you need to know
July 02, 2019
We explain exactly what community solar is, who it’s for, and how it works in Mass. We also see how it compares to rooftop solar panels.
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Improve the solar panel efficiency of your home solar system (2020 guide)
June 22, 2019
Follow these steps to when installing and operating your solar panel system for maximum efficiency, output and power bill savings.
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High electric bill? Here’s why, and what to do about it
June 05, 2019
Simple ways to bring down your high electric bill payments, from finding mistakes on bills to ways to reduce energy use.
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Black or blue solar panels: Which is better for your home?
June 03, 2019
Find out the differences between blue and black solar panels in terms of their performance, production process, durability, cost, and much more.
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Should you buy Tesla’s solar roof in 2020?
May 31, 2019
Tesla solar roof tiles 2020 predictions and updates. Are the Tesla solar roof tiles a good buy in 2020? Is the Tesla solar roof cost likely to decrease in 2020? The good, the bad, and the latest news about the Tesla solar roof.
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How do solar panels work? Beginner’s guide to solar electricity
May 29, 2019
With millions opting to install solar panels an understanding of the technology is wise. Solar panels turn light into electricity using the photovoltaic effect.
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Advantages of solar energy in 2020 — this is why solar is booming!
May 27, 2019
The article provides information on various advantages of installing solar panels for your home in 2019: It covers tax exemptions, financing options, government incentives, and more.