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Home Solar 101

What you should know about how solar works and if solar will work for you before making the switch.

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How Does Home Solar Work?

Wondering how solar works and what the benefits are for you? Here's a quick guide on what solar panels do and how your home can use solar energy.

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Solar System Components

Get famililar with the parts of a solar PV system. Learn about inverters, optimizers, solar panels, where they are made, maintenance, warranties, and more!

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How to Know If Solar is Right for You

Trying to decide whether solar is right for you? Here's how we evaluate what makes a good home for solar, including site factors, utility policies, local requirements, and more!

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What Size Solar System Do You Need?

Once you determine if your home is a good site for solar, you'll need to know what size system you need to meet your energy goals.

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How Much Does Home Solar Cost?

The next stop on your solar journey is getting a custom quote. Here's a breakdown of all the factors that go into determining your solar system's turn-key cost.

Free Solar Power 101 Guide

This comprehensive PDF guide covers everything you need to know about home solar power basics!
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Calculate Your Solar Savings

See solar on your home! Our solar calculator uses your home address, the details you provide, and LIDAR satellite technology (with a dash of AI) to give you a ballpark estimate of how much you could save by going solar.

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