Tag: Solar

Why Solar Panels Can Add Thousands to Your Home’s Value

There are many benefits of solar panels that homeowners know about — they lower your energy bill, reduce your carbon footprint and can even earn you a healthy tax credit. But did you know going solar also increases the value of your home?   A 2019 report from Zillow indicated that properties with rooftop solar installations… Continue reading Why Solar Panels Can Add Thousands to Your Home’s Value

Massachusetts Solar Panel Incentives: Rebates, Net Metering, Financing and More

When you think of solar panels, New England states like Massachusetts might not spring to mind, but there are some big motivations for residents to install solar panels, particularly the high price of electricity in the state. The Bay State ranks fifth highest in the US, according to Statista, at 28 cents per kilowatt-hour, and… Continue reading Massachusetts Solar Panel Incentives: Rebates, Net Metering, Financing and More

Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Puerto Rico

Residents of Puerto Rico may deal with power outages, rolling blackouts and surges on any given day. But they pay triple the amount for electricity people pay on the mainland — which could mean solar panels are far less costly in comparison.  Watch this: New Solar Shingles You May Not Even Notice 11:13 Seven years… Continue reading Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Puerto Rico

Florida Solar Panel Incentives: Rebates, Tax Credits, Financing and More

Florida has plenty of sun and a few incentives to make buying solar panels a bit easier. While it’s not on CNET’s list of the seven best states for solar incentives, Florida encourages solar panel installations in a couple of ways. Florida legislates both sales tax and property tax exemptions for solar panels, continues to mandate net… Continue reading Florida Solar Panel Incentives: Rebates, Tax Credits, Financing and More

Best Portable Solar Panels of August 2023

$699 at Amazon Jackery SolarSaga 200 Best overall portable solar panel $200 at Amazon Rockpals SP003 100W Fold Out Solar Panel Best affordable portable solar panel $250 at Amazon Oupes Portable Solar Panel 100W Best lightweight portable solar panel $677 at Amazon Bluetti PV350 Best portable solar panel for fast charging Many people are turning… Continue reading Best Portable Solar Panels of August 2023

Primitive Power Solar Review: Not an Installer, but an Interesting Model

This house gets great natural light with those big windows and power from light with those solar panels. Westend61/Getty Images Installing a home solar panel system was once an ambitious (and potentially dangerous) DIY project. Now, solar has gone mainstream and prices have come down. Solar has blossomed into a $14 billion market in the US… Continue reading Primitive Power Solar Review: Not an Installer, but an Interesting Model

The Orient Solar Panda Stainless Steel Men’s Chrono Watch Is Only $122 Today on Amazon

Amazon is currently offering an Orient Neo 70’s WV0011TX Solar Panda Stainless Steel Sporty Mens Watch for only $122.30. Only the gray face model is available at this price. They normally retail for about $250 and the other models are still about $165-$170 on Amazon. If you’ve been looking for a quality Japanese-made timepiece for… Continue reading The Orient Solar Panda Stainless Steel Men’s Chrono Watch Is Only $122 Today on Amazon

Worried About Power Outages? This Portable Solar Panel and Battery Can Help

When high winds took down power lines and left my family in the dark last March — twice — our difficulties were eased by a large battery we used to run our broadband router and charge phones. But with no way of knowing when power would come back on, I watched closely as its remaining… Continue reading Worried About Power Outages? This Portable Solar Panel and Battery Can Help

Timberline Solar Shingles, Jumper Modules Recalled by GAF Energy for Fire Hazard

GAF Energy has recalled two solar products following reports that they can become a fire hazard.  On July 27, the San Jose, California-based company recalled its TLS-1 jumper modules and the TLS-1 energy shingles that are part of its Timberline Solar product. The company has received one report of a fire, and five reports of… Continue reading Timberline Solar Shingles, Jumper Modules Recalled by GAF Energy for Fire Hazard