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Because many Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. homeowners view solar as a commodity, they focus almost exclusively on price. For them, it doesn’t make sense to pay $2,000 more for solar panels that offer 1% higher efficiency? But this is a huge mistake. Solar panel...

Solar panels are often marketed as the ultimate in energy independence. With a large enough installation coupled with onsite battery storage, you can go off the utility grid and reduce your dependence on fossil fuel completely. That’s the official narrative. But is it...

Solar energy equals freedom. There’s nothing more liberating than becoming an independent power producer. By installing solar panels, you take control of your energy future and opt out of a system fueled by dirty alternatives like oil, gas, and coal. But how...

Solar panels are low maintenance. Really, really low maintenance. With no moving parts, most installations can go decades with minimal upkeep. And thanks to high-impact protective casing, some panels are durable enough to withstand hailstones shot at 260 mph. And if...

If you live in Maryland, you’ve almost certainly seen ads for do-it-yourself (DIY) solar panel kits. The advertised benefits of these home solar kits are impossible to ignore: Why hire a professional? Install your own solar panels Become 100% energy independent It’s...

Driving on pure sunshine may sound like the stuff of science fiction, yet more and more Americans are charging electric vehicles with solar power and ditching the gas station. Two trends are making this shift possible. First is the rise of home solar power. As utility...

With the Great Recession finally over, Maryland’s housing market is booming once again. And homebuilders are increasingly incorporating solar panels into their designs. It’s easy understand why: Solar panels deliver higher ROIs than traditional home improvement...

Some homeowners delay going solar because they believe their homes are too small to benefit from solar panel installations. In reality, small home and large homes can both benefit from solar power. Think of it like this: Because solar is a scalable technology, you can...

Solar panel accidents are incredibly rare. With no moving parts, a standard installation can last 40+ years with minimal upkeep and repairs. And unlike with other energy generation technologies, there has never been a “solar spill” in recorded history. But solar...