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How Solar Is Installed on Clay Tile Roofs

Clay tile roofs dominate the landscape across the American southwest. They look great, are part of Spanish culture, and can last a century. However, they can be a pain in the butt for solar installers to work with. Until recently, installing solar on clay tiled roofs has been a more expensive and risky endeavor than alternatives

Written by Dan Hahn

How Solar Is Installed on Clay Tile Roofs
Brevard Solar closes without completing their jobs

Florida solar company Brevard Solar closed suddenly last month, despite charging customers upfront and leaving hundreds of jobs unfinished.

Written by Catherine Lane

Brevard Solar closes without completing their jobs
Coronavirus threatens health of the global solar industry

Solar analysts express serious concern as manufacturing disruptions in China threaten the global solar supply chain.

Written by Catherine Lane

Coronavirus threatens health of the global solar industry
SunPower will no longer manufacture solar panels - here's why

SunPower Corporation is putting a stop to manufacturing solar panels. How will this affect consumers?

Written by Catherine Lane

SunPower will no longer manufacture solar panels - here's why
Bifacial solar panels: innovative and more efficient

There is a lot of hype surrounding bifacial solar tech. What's the buzz about? Are bifacial panels good for homes? Find out here.

Written by Jagpreet Sandhu

Bifacial solar panels: innovative and more efficient
Solar system types compared: Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid

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

Solar system types compared: Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid
Are solar panels worth it in South Carolina?

A guide to going solar in South Carolina, including how much rooftop solar customers can expect to pay and how soon they’ll start seeing savings.

Written by Chris Meehan

Are solar panels worth it in South Carolina?