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Sep 12, 2022

What are green banks?

We continue to get closer to achieving net neutrality thanks to local, state, and federal climate policies and goals. Generous rebate and...

Aug 26, 2022

Floating solar: what you need to know

Not every roof is suitable for solar panels – factors such as shade, obstructions, age, and available space can have property owners...

Jul 22, 2022

What to know about the U.S. solar market in 2022

The amount of solar energy installed in the United States has been growing rapidly in the last few years – in fact, it’s grown by over...

Jul 15, 2022

16 facts about solar energy that you didn’t know before

The U.S. solar industry has witnessed remarkable growth in the past decade while the cost of solar has declined by nearly 70 percent....

Jul 13, 2022

Solar panel alternatives: what are your options?

For many solar shoppers, rooftop systems are the best home solar option. However, not every home has a roof that’s suitable for solar....

Jul 11, 2022

Saving with rooftop solar: a success story

We love hearing success stories from EnergySage customers who use our Marketplace to save on their electricity bills by going solar! One...

Jun 12, 2022

Ground-mounted solar panels: top 3 things you need to know

When homeowners think of installing a solar energy system on their home, rooftop solar is probably the first thing to come to mind. What...

Jun 1, 2022

Solar panel size and weight explained: how big are solar panels?

Solar panel systems are an increasingly common sight on rooftops all across the U.S., but unless you climb up onto a roof, it can be...

May 9, 2022

Solar panel maintenance

Worried about solar panels and hail? Fret not! Solar panel systems are incredibly durable and require little to no maintenance over their...

May 3, 2022

What is the history of solar energy and when were solar panels invented?

Though solar energy has found a dynamic and established role in today’s clean energy economy, there’s a long history behind photovoltaics...

Apr 14, 2022

Why are solar panels so expensive?

Sticker shock can be real when it comes to a solar panel system: a full solar installation for an average home can cost tens of thousands...

Apr 13, 2022

How much solar power can my roof generate?

Have you ever wondered how much electricity you could produce from solar? In this article, we’ll walk through how to calculate the amount...

Mar 17, 2022

Is your home a good fit for solar? Why community solar could work for you

Home solar power is more popular than ever in the United States. It’s no wonder homeowners love being powered by the sun: when you...

Mar 9, 2022

Solar system components and setup: what you need to know

Once solar panels are set up on a property, they’ve relatively maintenance free. This is because the majority of solar panel systems have...

Mar 3, 2022

What solar energy equipment do I need to go solar?

If you’re considering installing a solar panel system, you’ve probably spent some time researching financing, tax breaks, and solar...

Feb 18, 2022

Depth of discharge (DoD): What does it mean for your battery, and why is it important?

Batteries are becoming a popular add-on to solar systems thanks to the extra benefits they can offer for solar system buyers. Batteries...

Feb 17, 2022

What’s the right way to read your electric bill?

Reading your electric bill might not seem complicated, but if you’re like most Americans, you may be making several mistakes. The...

Jan 22, 2022

Installing solar panels on different roof types

If you’re considering installing a residential or commercial solar panel system, you might be wondering if your roof type is appropriate...

Jan 10, 2022

Solar developers: what you need to know

In 2021, the U.S. installed more solar than ever before – with one out of every 600 U.S. homeowners installing solar each quarter! And...

Jan 6, 2022

How much does a 4,000 Watt (4 kW) solar system cost?

If you’re shopping for a solar energy system, one of your first questions is probably, “how much will it cost?” Prices depend on the size...

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