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Most homeowners have limited space on their roof or in their yard to set up a photovoltaic (PV) solar system. In a word, they’re looking for efficiency: How can they get the most kilowatt hours out of the fewest panels? In a word, SunPower. SunPower’s solar panels are widely acknowledged to be the industry’s most efficient1 with […]

Confusion over the impact of heat and light in solar power starts with the fact that there are different types of solar power. One type of power, called solar thermal, does use the sun’s light to generate heat which can be used for things like household hot water or to generate steam to drive turbines […]

INFOGRAPHIC Commercial solar financing is often a big part of the decision-making process for businesses investigating how to go solar. If you’re wondering how to pay for solar, this infographic is a great place to start. Want to know about the pros and cons of leasing solar? What about power purchase agreements (PPAs)? See below for answers to these questions, plus […]

Almost every region in the U.S. is prone to some sort of extreme weather event. From Nor’easter storms to California wildfires, business owners interested in going solar have probably wondered about the effects of extreme weather on solar installations. Can this renewable energy source stand up to the pressure? In an effort to set the record straight and […]