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...

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...

With solar energy becoming increasingly popular in today’s changing world, many people are making the switch. But knowing which products to buy can be hard when you shop for panels. How do you know...

Building an off-grid cabin brings some unique challenges, ya know? You have to be completely self-sufficient for all utilities while being remote from traditional infrastructure. That takes a ton of planning and prep. Avoiding...