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Jul 1, 2023

What is the output of a solar panel?

Most solar panels on the market in 2023 produce between 250 and 450 watts of power. You might come across these solar panel output...

May 16, 2023

DIY solar panels: pros, cons and installation guide

Going solar has major financial benefits: it reduces your monthly electric bill and can even increase the value of your home. Tax...

May 10, 2023

Looking to go solar? Here’s everything you need to know in 2023

Whether you want to save thousands on electric bills, lower your carbon footprint, or fully electrify your home, going solar is a great...

May 3, 2023

How do solar panels work?

Solar panels harness the sun’s energy to generate usable electricity. At a high level, solar cells absorb incoming sunlight to generate...

Apr 10, 2023

Solar farms: what are they and how do they work?

The solar industry has seen rapid growth over the past decade, with more individuals and businesses all over the world finding ways to...

Mar 2, 2023

How much do solar panels save? Solar savings by state

Most solar shoppers can save between $20,000 and $97,000 on electricity over the lifetime of a solar panel system. Solar panels aren’t...

Mar 2, 2023

How to clean your solar panels

While a solar energy system is generally a “set it and forget it” system that allows you to passively produce renewable energy for your...

Feb 23, 2023

Top myths about solar

At EnergySage, we hear a lot of solar myths. Here are some of the top ones most in need of busting. Key takeaways While you should never...

Feb 9, 2023

Commercial and industrial solar panel installations: an overview

Commercial and industrial (C&I) property owners can benefit from installing solar energy on business or factory roofs or as...

Feb 3, 2023

Do solar panels work in the winter? Solar snow performance explained

Memories of cold, snowy winters past can be discouraging even for the hardiest homeowner. If you’re considering going solar, you might be...

Feb 2, 2023

Solar panels for apartments: how renters can go solar

Can you go solar if you rent your home or live in an apartment? The simple answer for renters who want solar panels for their apartment...

Jan 9, 2023

Monocrystalline vs. polycrystalline solar panels: which is the best for you?

When you evaluate solar panels for your photovoltaic (PV) system, you will encounter two main categories of panel options:...

Jan 4, 2023

Off-grid solar systems: how to go off the grid with solar energy

If you’ve ever longed to go “off-grid,” you’re certainly not alone – but, beyond wanting to escape for a while, going off the grid has a...

Jan 3, 2023

What is a solar array?

The most important part of a solar panel system is the solar array – it holds all of the panels in your system, which is where sunlight...

Jan 2, 2023

What are the different types of solar panels?

There are three types of solar panels primarily available today: monocrystalline, polycrystalline (also known as multi-crystalline), and...

Dec 30, 2022

RV solar panels: are they right for you?

Solar panel systems aren’t just for houses or commercial properties – they can be a great resource for on the go electricity users as...

Dec 15, 2022

How do photovoltaic cells work?

You’ve probably seen solar panels on rooftops all around your neighborhood, but do you know how they actually work to generate...

Dec 6, 2022

Where does your electricity come from?

The electric grid brings power to every corner of the U.S., but the electricity flowing through the wires doesn’t come from the same...

Nov 9, 2022

Sun Score: what you need to know about your property’s Sun Number

If you’ve shopped for solar before, you may have come across something known as “Sun Number” or sun score. Like EnergySage, Sun Number...

Sep 25, 2022

What’s the best direction and angle for my solar panels?

Many people are under the misconception that they can’t install solar panels on their roof for a variety of reasons, whether because of...

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