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Sun Score: what you need to know about your property’s Sun Number
If you’ve shopped for solar before, you may have come across something known as “Sun Number” or sun score. Like EnergySage, Sun Number...
Nov 9, 2022


What will a 10,000 Watt (10 kW) solar system cost in your state?
10kW solar systems are among the most popular solar energy system sizes in the country, producing enough electricity to power a home with...
Jan 6, 2022


How much does a 6,000 watt (6kW) solar system cost?
If you’ve been looking into going solar, you’ve probably at some point seen quotes for a 6kW solar system. 6kW solar systems are one of...
Jan 5, 2022


Powering through: 2020 NREL study reveals the true longevity of solar
One of the most common statements you’ll hear us say about solar is that it’s a great investment. Among many reasons, we say this because...
Aug 23, 2021


How have solar equipment costs declined over time?
Over the last decade, the costs of solar have decreased from over $8 per Watt in 2009 ($/W) to $2.75/W in 2019 on EnergySage, a decline...
May 17, 2021


Economic benefits of renewable energy
As renewable energy becomes more widely adopted throughout the United States, it is worth pausing to take stock of the economic benefits...
May 13, 2021


How to decide if high-efficiency panels are worth the cost
High-efficiency solar panels are becoming increasingly popular, and can impact how much solar power you can produce on your roof or...
Mar 10, 2020


CEO’s note: Why I’m excited about the EnergySage Buyer’s Guide
We are very excited to release a brand-new online tool for the solar industry: the EnergySage Buyer’s Guide – a first of its kind tool to...
Jul 23, 2019


Solar roadways: what you need to know
Innovation in the solar energy industry is happening constantly. While panels are typically installed on rooftops or on large plots of...
Mar 25, 2019


How long does it take to install solar panels?
If you’re considering installing solar panels, one of your top questions may be how long it will take after signing a contract to finish...
Jan 2, 2019


Using NREL’s PVWatts calculator for solar
If you’re starting to think about installing solar at your home or business, you may have come across PVWatts, a calculator developed by...
May 10, 2018


New report says future homeowners can save big by installing solar with a new roof
According to a new study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the key to driving down the overall cost of solar...
Feb 26, 2018


Solar news: Unfinished nuclear project switches to solar, a net energy metering agreement in Utah, a
An unfinished nuclear project switches to solar, Utah reaches a new net energy metering agreement in Utah, and researchers set a new...
Sep 1, 2017
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