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Whether it’s to keep critical loads running during a power outage or to strategically offset demand charges for a less expensive

Solar panels can make up about 30% of your solar system’s cost. As a significant portion of your solar investment, it’s important to

Coffee vs. water. Renting vs. owning. Hitting snooze vs. Getting up on time.

Until money starts growing on trees, every purchase we make, big or small, will be driven by the cost. We spend time examining the cost

A healthy bit of skepticism is important these days. From outrageous news stories with sketchy origins to grandiose claims made by

The house goes dark and then everything quickly gets eerily quiet. You soon realize the power has gone out and the uncertainty of when

Inverters are the hardest working components of a solar energy system. They convert DC energy produced by solar panels into AC energy

There are hundreds of solar panel manufacturers out there. With so many options, it’s hard to narrow down that list to find the panels

It’s a snowy Saturday afternoon. You’ve caught up on all your household duties and errands. It’s finally time to sit down on your couch

Which solar panels are the best?

What does solar energy mean to you? Saving the environment? Saving money? Or maybe it’s independence from the electric utility. Solar

Do solar panels or PV system need maintenance, and if so, how often and how much will it cost? If you’re considering installing a solar

13,476 miles. That’s how much the average American drives each year, according to the US Department of Transportation. To put that in

Grid-tied solar doesn’t work when the electricity goes out. While it is frustrating, having a grid-tied system gives you many other

Marines removing a tree downed by Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. Photo courtesy of U.S. Marine Corps - photo by Lance Cpl.

Pollen, dust, sea salt, or pollution - if it’s in the air, it’ll eventually end up on your panels. And as a solar owner or solar

Whether you’re looking for a way to keep the lights on when the grid goes down or you want to help offset demand charges, continued

How many solar panels do I need for a 1,200 sq. ft. house? People often ask us a similar question when they are first introduced to

For years, batteries have been a way to store excess power for solar systems.  But until recently, due to their high cost and low

For many years, gasoline generators have been the primary option for consumers looking for a backup power source in case of an electric

As solar modules become more of a commodity and the industry begins to consolidate, manufacturers are producing modules that are more