Category: Solar PV

If you’re like most homeowners, you likely receive a flood of offers for a free solar inspection and installation quotes. The pitch is always a little different. But in most…

There’s an ongoing debate over the relative advantages of passive and active solar energy, with proponents on both sides believing their technology delivers higher utility bill savings and carbon offsets…

Learn how to narrow down your search for the right solar system and how to pick the right service provider for your solar installation.

Solar panel removal isn’t something the average homeowner or business owner thinks about when investing in a new photovoltaic (PV) installation. That’s because solar panels are impact-resistant and incredibly durable….

Why would anyone ever upgrade an existing solar power system? After all, most homeowners and businesses are sold on the promise of making a one-time clean energy investment, with nothing…

The mechanics behind solar photovoltaic (PV) technology are the same regardless of location or how many panels are used. As the size of a solar project increases, there are more…

Solar commissioning has several different definitions: A homeowner can “commission” a new solar photovoltaic (PV) system by hiring a professional installer. A solar sales representative might receive a “commission” –…

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the industry standard for solar photovoltaic (PV) panel warranties is 20 years, while most inverters only ship with 10 years of warranty protection….

Solar is one of the most resilient energy generation technologies in the world and has continuously generated clean solar electricity for decades. Depending on the installation, your own photovoltaic (PV)…