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What Types of Electric Meters Are Used with Solar Panels?

Monday, April 10, 2023 10:07

If you install solar panels in your home, you may need to change your electric meter. Some electric meters only measure electricity going into your home. If you install solar panels, you may need a bi-directional meter, net metering system, or dual-meter system. Keep reading to find out what type Read More…

How Many Solar Panels Do I Need for a 1,500 Sq Ft House?

Saturday, January 14, 2023 12:33

You need a different number of solar panels based on the square footage of your home. The average home in the United States is around 1,500 square feet. According to our research, a 1,500 square foot home requires 15 to 20 solar panels, or a 4kw to 6kw system.  Find Read More…

What Are Some Good Solar-Powered Gifts to Give?

Thursday, July 29, 2021 12:04

Solar-powered gifts were once an expensive novelty. Today, they’re widely available – and surprisingly affordable. You can find solar chargers and power banks, for example, that can charge devices on the go. Or, you can buy solar-powered toys and robots, among other gifts. What are the best solar-powered gifts to Read More…

What Are the Best Solar Cell Phone Chargers?

Thursday, July 22, 2021 10:37

Solar cell phone chargers are a game-changer. They let you charge your phone anywhere you have sunlight. Whether camping in the middle of the woods or stuck at home during a power outage, you can use solar cell phone chargers to charge your phone in many situations. Solar cell phone Read More…

Can You Make Money with Solar Panels?

Tuesday, July 03, 2018 21:33

You have been considering installing solar panels for a while now, but knowing they can reduce your carbon footprint and save you money on your utility bills still hasn’t convinced you to move forward. But recently, you’ve heard people you know who have solar panels say that they are actually Read More…

What Are the Environmental Benefits of Solar Energy?

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 23:13

Most of us know that solar energy is good for the environment. But why is solar energy good for the environment? How does it improve the environment? Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about the environmental benefits of solar energy. Fewer CO2 Emissions Solar energy significantly reduces carbon Read More…

What Solar Panels Are The Most Efficient?

Friday, June 16, 2017 1:35

If you want to maximize the value of your solar panel system, then you need to choose the most efficient solar panels. Today, solar panels from top manufactures can vary as much as 20% in terms of electricity consumption. Of course, efficiency isn’t just about electricity generation: it’s also about Read More…

How Can I Get Free Solar Panels?

Wednesday, June 07, 2017 23:49

Solar panels are expensive. What if there was a way to get free solar panels? Today, we’re explaining everything you need to know about getting free solar panels. Free Solar Panels Don’t Exist The most important thing you need to know about free solar panels is that there’s no such Read More…