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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

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

  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.

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