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String inverters vs. power optimizers vs. microinverters: what you need to know
As you consider a solar panel system for your home, one of the key decisions you need to make is the type of inverter to install....
May 12, 2023


Q&A with Hoymiles
When you picture a solar energy system, you probably think of the panels – and for good reason! They’re certainly the most visible...
Dec 28, 2022


What are the best inverters available? Top brands of 2022 compared
If you want to maximize your solar energy system’s production, finding the best solar inverter is as important as the solar panels you...
Oct 7, 2022


We read Hoymiles’ warranty so you don’t have to
Let’s face it – warranties aren’t the easiest (or most gripping) documents to read. There are often a lot of details and fine print...
Jul 27, 2022


We read Sol-Ark’s warranty so you don’t have to
Let’s face it – warranties aren’t the easiest (or most gripping) documents to read. There are often a lot of details and fine print...
Jul 15, 2022


Q&A with SolarEdge
Home electrification requires many types of equipment: from solar panels to inverters to storage to electric vehicle (EV) chargers;...
Jul 8, 2022


Adding solar panels to an existing system: what you need to know
If you’ve gone solar, you’ve already decreased (or possibly eliminated) your electricity bill. But you may want to add more solar panels...
Jun 24, 2022


The most popular inverters on EnergySage in 2022
Before going solar, one of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make is which equipment to install. But there are many different inverter...
Apr 20, 2022


Microinverters: what you need to know
Inverters are an essential component of any solar panel system. They’re responsible for converting direct current energy (DC) generated...
Apr 10, 2022


Solar system components and setup: what you need to know
Once solar panels are set up on a property, they’ve relatively maintenance free. This is because the majority of solar panel systems have...
Mar 9, 2022


What solar energy equipment do I need to go solar?
If you’re considering installing a solar panel system, you’ve probably spent some time researching financing, tax breaks, and solar...
Mar 3, 2022


Q&A with GoodWe
Inverters are an integral part of all solar systems – and the options available to homeowners and business owners continue to expand. One...
Jan 7, 2022


Introducing the Tigo Energy Intelligence Residential Solution
If you’re familiar with the residential solar market, you’re probably aware of the two main players providing inverters to residential...
Sep 23, 2021


Does your battery come with its own inverter?
While shopping for storage solutions, it can be hard to break down which products come with an integrated inverter, which will need an...
Jul 6, 2021


Cybersecurity: why it’s important for your solar panel system
In May 2021, the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline made headlines across the country. After Colonial shut down their pipelines,...
Jun 24, 2021


Rapid shutdown: what you need to know
If you’ve just installed a solar panel system or are looking at a picture of one, you may notice a box with an on/off switch that says...
Jun 17, 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


Solar inverter warranties: what’s covered, and what’s not?
If you’ve already started exploring your inverter options, you may have noticed that many products come with a 25-year warranty. However,...
May 12, 2021


Q&A with SMA
Outside of solar panels, solar inverters are the most important part of a solar energy system, responsible for converting electricity...
Apr 22, 2021


The SolarEdge Energy Hub: what you need to know
In 2020, SolarEdge launched their newest and most versatile home inverter: the SolarEdge Energy Hub Inverter. The aptly named Energy Hub...
Mar 25, 2021
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