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3 years ago

We read the Tracking the Sun report so you don’t have to

An overview of the most important takeaways from the annual LBNL Tracking the Sun report, and what they say about the future of the solar industry.

Written by Catherine Lane

We read the Tracking the Sun report so you don’t have to

3 years ago

Unreliable Texas power prompts residents to install solar-plus-battery-storage solutions

The Texas grid is built for profit, not reliability - leaving Texans on the brink of power outages for the second time in 2021. Here's how they are responding.

Written by Ana Almerini

Unreliable Texas power prompts residents to install solar-plus-battery-storage solutions

3 years ago

What residential solar installers need to stop doing immediately

Some solar installers use inflated estimates of utility price growth to make it seem like savings will be higher than they likely will. It's time to stop.

Written by Ben Zientara

What residential solar installers need to stop doing immediately

4 years ago

Tesla updates solar panel rental contract to make it more fair for consumers

We called for Tesla to update their solar panels rental program to make it more fair for consumers. Approximately two weeks later Tesla updated their contract accordingly.

Written by Andy Sendy

Tesla updates solar panel rental contract to make it more fair for consumers

4 years ago

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

4 years ago

Kentucky net metering changes: Is coal stifling the sun?

KY just passed a bill that replaces full retail net metering with a lower compensation rate for solar customers. How will this affect their savings?

Written by Catherine Lane

4 years ago

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

5 years ago

Changes to Louisiana's net metering: why you should care

The Louisiana Public Service Commission’s recent vote to change net metering could cause other states to ditch their solar policies, as well.

Written by Catherine Lane

Changes to Louisiana's net metering: why you should care