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What is a tier 1 and tier 2 solar panel? What efficiency do I get from these types of solar panels?
Written by Andy Sendy
Find out which of the main types of solar panels are right for your home. We explain the costs, how much power they produce, and how much you will save.
Written by Catherine Lane
Typical home solar installations shut down during a blackout, but you can keep the lights on in 1 of 3 ways: a generator, battery, or a special solar inverter.
Written by Ben Zientara
Solar panels explained: cells type, cell vendor, snow load, wind load, temperature coefficient, module efficiency, power tolerance, pmax and more.
Written by Andy Sendy
The complete guide to DIY solar panel installation for homes. Here are the exact steps to follow to design and install a solar power system on your roof.
Written by Zeeshan Hyder
Depending on your state and utility company, you may be eligible for solar rebates that can reduce your cost to install solar panels. See if you're eligible here.
Written by Ben Zientara
Do solar panels go bad? What is a solar panel's typical life expectancy? Can you do anything to make them last longer? We answer these questions - and more.
Written by Andy Sendy
A Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) is a law that requires electric utilities in a state to generate a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources by a certain date. The RPS is also used to determine the amount and type of incentives available for solar buyers. That's about as simple as we can put it.
Written by Ben Zientara