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Solar trees: Your guide to this fast-growing solar trend

What is a solar tree? Who should buy a solar panel tree? How do they compare to standard solar panels? Here's everything you need to know.

Written by Aditya Gautam

Solar trees: Your guide to this fast-growing solar trend
Is solar air conditioning right for you?

Installing solar panels on your home will result in lower utility bills. But what about when you install a solar air conditioner? Will you recoup your investment?

Written by Catherine Lane

Is solar air conditioning right for you?
Introducing the solar pool heater, a low-cost way to heat your pool

Find out how the costs stack up between environment-friendly solar pool heaters and traditional gas or electric pool heating systems.

Written by Chris Meehan

Introducing the solar pool heater, a low-cost way to heat your pool
Solar panel insurance: A guide to home insurance for solar

Unsure of how solar panels will impact your home insurance? Here's what to expect when it comes to premiums, coverage limits and roof damage protection.

Written by Aditya Gautam

Solar panel insurance: A guide to home insurance for solar
What is Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), and why should you care?

Levelized Cost Of Energy (LCOE) is a way to help people compare the cost of two different ways of paying for energy over long periods of time.

Written by Ben Zientara

What is Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), and why should you care?
Hybrid vs. electric cars: A side-by-side comparison

Should you get a hybrid like the Prius, or go for a trending all-electric vehicle such as a Tesla? We look at cost, maintenance, and range to help you decide.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

Hybrid vs. electric cars: A side-by-side comparison
Chinese solar panels: Are they any good?

Chinese solar panels seem to be everywhere nowadays. But are they high quality? And more importantly, should you get them for your home? We take a look.

Written by Ben Zientara

Chinese solar panels: Are they any good?
Compared: Solar panel warranty information for SunPower, LG, Panasonic and Canadian Solar

Your solar panels will last over 25 years. Be sure to choose a solar manufacturer that offers a top warranty & will be around to honor it.

Written by Andy Sendy

Compared: Solar panel warranty information for SunPower, LG, Panasonic and Canadian Solar