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Homeowners should rethink solar panel insurance—it can help avoid unnecessary expenses

Rooftop solar panels are typically covered under most standard home insurance policies, as these panels essentially form a part of your roof.

By Guest ContributorApril 12, 20210

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Solar will soon be unbeatable as new technologies boost efficiency and lower costs

Over the past decade, the cost of solar has fallen dramatically.

By Guest ContributorJanuary 17, 20200

Studies and Modelling

New solar rebate study, by MIT Sloan economist, finds user savings but lack of competition

The study on California subsidies pushes against assumptions about solar leasing, but points to an imperfect market

By Guest ContributorOctober 30, 20190

Perspective

Renewables exceed 20 percent of U.S. Electricity, neck-and-neck with nuclear, closing in on coal

Solar energy reaches 2.7 percent of total as wind retains its lead over hydropower, according to EIA's mid-year "Electric Power Monthly" report

By Guest ContributorAugust 27, 20190

Perspective

An introduction to the state of solar power in the U.S.

Though still a small contributor to the electricity supply, solar power already is revolutionizing how U.S. consumers generate and consume electricity

By Guest ContributorAugust 27, 20190

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Solar now ‘cheaper than grid electricity’ in every Chinese city, study finds

Solar power has become cheaper than grid electricity across China, a development that could boost the prospects of industrial and commercial solar, according ...

By Guest ContributorAugust 14, 20190

Studies and Modelling

Let’s review six reasons why you should go solar

There are many reasons why you should go solar. Saving the environment, increasing property value and more, but did you also know that ...

By Guest ContributorApril 8, 20191

Perspective

What’s happening with Germany’s coal phase-out?

Last year, the German government convened a 24-person commission to plan the country’s move towards a definitive coal phase out. The group delivered ...

By Guest ContributorJanuary 29, 20190