Estimating the cost of a residential solar panel array based solely on a home’s square footage is virtually impossible.  There are too many variables to assess. Switching to clean, renewable solar power is an excellent investment...

In a time of increasing energy costs, extreme weather events, aging infrastructure, and climate uncertainty, homeowners are turning ever more frequently to clean, renewable solar energy to power their houses. If you’re considering making a...

Powering your living space with solar energy has become a goal for many people with the increasing popularity of solar panels. However, living in an apartment creates unique challenges to incorporate solar energy.  The options...

If you’re considering purchasing solar panels — or you already have — it’s a good idea to understand what maintenance they need and how much it costs.  Fortunately, maintaining photovoltaic (PV) modules is easy. You...

People often get confused when talking about the “efficiency” of solar panels. Since “efficient” and “efficiency” are commonly used words, it’s easy to overlook that PV panel efficiency is a highly specific metric. Solar panel systems...

Are you interested in going solar and looking into the different financial incentives that are available?  Many incentives are available to make going solar more attractive to homeowners. SRECs are one such financial incentive available...

Quality solar panels are built to withstand heavy usage, weather, and storms without damage. Also, without moving parts, panels experience little wear and tear.  However, many things can happen over the lifetime of your photovoltaic...

Can you keep your pool heated using the power of the sun? Well, it turns out you can. But how do solar pool heaters actually work?  These unique systems harness the sun's power to warm...