Solar Panel Brand Comparison: SunPower vs. Q CELLS vs. REC vs. Panasonic — Which Panels Are Actually Worth the Premium?
I spent three months researching panels before I bought. Not because I’m obsessive — though Claire might disagree — but …
Is DIY Solar Installation Worth It? What the Numbers Look Like When You Do It Yourself
Marcus called me about this one. He’s an installer in Houston, and he’d spent the better part of a Tuesday …
How Solar Permitting Actually Works: What Happens Between Signing the Contract and Turning On Your System
The gap between signing a solar contract and actually turning the system on took me 74 days. I expected maybe …
Solar for Manufactured and Mobile Homes: What’s Different and What’s Actually Possible
The question comes up more than people expect: can a manufactured home go solar? The short answer is yes — …
Solar in 2026: What’s Changed, What’s Getting Cheaper, and What Still Doesn’t Make Sense
When I signed my solar contract in September 2022, the 30% federal tax credit had just been extended by the …