From assessing whether your home is a good candidate for solar energy to figuring out how solar panel tax credits work, a lot goes into setting up a solar power system for a home. However, one of the ...

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Homeowners have continued to show a growing interest in solar power over recent years. In fact, US residential solar system installations increased by 19% in 2021, according to the Solar Energy ...

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Switch to solar with a system built for you. You may assume you just stick solar panels on your roof and never have to think about them again. Like almost anything you expect to run for decades, ...

The Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) released its 2023 PV Module Index report, evaluating the reliability, quality, and performance of solar panels. Solar modules are put through a variety of ...

Keeping your solar panels clean helps them run at peak efficiency and ensures you get the best return on your investment.

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ION Solar installs premium Tier 1 solar panels, meaning that they’re backed by superior warranties and a strong performance history. These panels utilize a microinverter rather than a string inverter, ...

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Taking place at the Venetian Expo & Caesars Forum, RE+ 2025 is the largest annual solar and energy storage conference in North America. The conference is scheduled for Sept. 8 to 11, 2025. The event ...