Latest Solar 101 articles
Just starting out in your search for solar? Look no further! We cover all the basics of what you need to know when going solar.
A breakdown of solar PPAs, including how they work, how much you save - and if a PPA is the right choice for installing solar on your home.
Written by Catherine Lane
Solar panel car roofs are a relatively new phenomenon that promise to use renewable energy to add some charge to the car's batteries, but short of some absolutely miraculous new physics breakthrough, a fully solar-powered car will not be practical for the vast majority of people.
Written by Ben Zientara
Minnesota’s Value of Solar tariff has come under fire by Xcel Energy. The utility is seeking changes that could lower customers’ savings.
Written by Catherine Lane
Legislation requires California solar installers to provide new customers the guide to ensure that they're making an educated decision about solar.
Written by Catherine Lane
As you're evaluating solar companies, it's important to ask questions about the company, the equipment, money, the work being done, and the future. Here's how.
Written by Ben Zientara
Solar paint actually refers to 3 different exciting technologies: hydrogen-producing paint, quantum dots and perovskites. We explain them all in this blog.
Written by Aditya Gautam
One peak sun hour = 1000 W/m2 of solar irradiation. The states with the highest avg. peak sun hours are AZ, NV, NM, and CA.
Written by Zeeshan Hyder
Are grid-tied better than off-grid or hybrid solar systems? What are the differences? Read this article to find out what solar system system type is best for you.
Written by Zeeshan Hyder
