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Shopping for solar? It can be confusing. There are so many solar panels out there; each one promises something different—better results, lower prices, or better aesthetics. But what are the factors you should really weigh when evaluating which solar provider to choose? We think it comes down to these 3 things: efficiency, durability, and warranty. Efficiency SunPower® solar panels are widely known to be the most efficient on the market. That's because their solar cells don't have metal gridlines across the top like most conventional ones do. So, there are greater areas of open space for each solar cell’s [...]

The home solar market is growing at a rapid rate. Homeowners are taking control of their energy needs out of fear of power outages due to fires, extreme weather, and high demand. They want solar but want to know what the cost of energy independence will be. What things contribute to the cost of a solar electric system? Probably the most obvious expense is the hardware. The components that make up a solar system are the solar panel, which features solar cells, inverters, and mounting hardware. There are wires, conduits, and racking, as well as the costs of design, permitting, [...]

In the past, there was only one answer to the question, “What’s the best direction for solar panels to be pointed?” In the Northern Hemisphere, that direction was south. Because the sun shines directly over the equator most of the time, south-facing solar panels have an opportunity to collect more sunlight and generate more solar energy. Every house has a different orientation to the sun, so every solar installation presents its own opportunities and challenges. The trick is to install the solar panels in a way that not only collects the most sunlight but also collects it in a way [...]