Having a smart home is the trend nowadays. No one can disregard the fact that there are some smart technologies and innovative gadgets that can significantly improve the convenience and efficiency of your home. Since some smart home integration requires a modification of a home’s traditional layout, many smart homeowners wonder if they can still … Continue reading Compatibility of Residential Solar Power and Smart Home →

Everyone aims for a return on investment, even getting your home solar powered. Installing a residential solar power project can be expensive. This is why most people wonder if it does pay off in the long run. If you're one of the people who have a hard time deciding if they should invest in residential … Continue reading Truth behind solar-powered home ROI →

Getting the right solar power contractor can be difficult. Some can provide you with an excellent residential solar power project, while some would leave you with an inefficient and even haphazard solar power system. There’s no better way to get the right solar power contractor as a homeowner than by understanding how installers see the … Continue reading Residential solar installation from installer’s perspective →

Going solar can be pretty expensive. To get a functional solar panel project, you would have to get multiple solar panels, roof frames, a heavy-duty solar battery, electrical wirings, and plenty of other electrical and hardware equipment. But if you're just thinking of testing solar power before getting a complete residential solar panel project, you … Continue reading Budget Solar: What is this and how to use it? →

Residential solar power is one of the best trends among homeowners these days. However, not everyone makes the most out of their solar power project because of poor planning. Like any other renovation and upgrade in your house, getting solar power requires proper planning. Without this, you won't just be risking your money, but you … Continue reading 3 common mistakes homeowners make when buying solar →

Solar energy is growing each year significantly. As of this writing, more than 115 gigawatts of electricity are produced through solar power every day. It’s estimated that by 2030, solar energy will be one of the essential sources of power in the world. In line with this data, various states and communities are already jumping … Continue reading Will utility companies integrate solar energy in the future? →

Your roof material can make or break your solar panel experience. Some roofing doesn't just provide durable support to your solar panels but also improves their insulation. On the other hand, some roofing materials can damage your solar panels instantly. One of the most popular roofing materials among the solar panel community is metal. However, … Continue reading Metal roofing: Is it really the best choice for solar panels? →

One of the most common reasons people would rather skip getting a residential solar project is their fear of hurricanes and other weather disturbances. They think that one storm can already damage their massive investment in their solar panel system. This is not true. While solar panels aren’t 100% weatherproof, they are durable enough to … Continue reading Solar Panels and Hurricanes: Notes on Solar Panel Damages →

Some houses are unfit for solar panel installation. This is one of the most common reasons why some people are still not jumping into the use of solar energy. Fortunately, you don't have to overhaul or renovate your house to install solar panels. More and more neighborhoods are switching to community solar panels, which can … Continue reading What is a solar community project? →

Cleaning your solar panels is an essential part of solar panel maintenance. It will ensure the longevity of your solar power equipment, but it will also help preserve the efficiency of your solar panels. This is why all solar panel users should know the basics of cleaning solar panels. Without this knowledge, you might not … Continue reading Guide to cleaning your solar panels →