Sunrun's Solar Education

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Why Solar and Batteries May Be Essential During Times of Crisis

Now, more than ever, is the time to protect your family with home solar and batteries. ...
Solar battery or generator? How to get through the next outage

How Batteries and Generators Stack up Blackouts are becoming more common across the...
How Do Solar Panels Produce Electricity?

Solar energy is one of the most affordable, renewable energy sources available today. So how do...
Five Reasons Home Solar Is a No Brainer

Thinking about installing home solar panels and a home battery?...

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How Can I Tell If My Solar Panels Are Working?

Whether you already have rooftop solar panels or are considering going solar, you’ll want to make sure your panels are working at their full capacity. While solar panels are incredibly durable and are designed to offer many years of worry-free performance, there are ways to make sure you’re getting the most out of your panels.
How Efficient is Solar Power?

Let’s Get Real about Solar Power Efficiency
Solar backup can keep your power on during hurricanes, wildfires, and other extreme storms

Many of the areas of the country that are most populated are also the most susceptible to...
Serving military families through home solar and batteries

Not many people can appreciate the abstract concept of freedom as well as the men and women who...

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How Much Maintenance is Required for Solar Panels?

How To Maintain Your Home Solar System Properly At ...
How many solar panels will my home need?

You’re ready for a highly efficient, money-saving solar system on your roof. Great! So, what size solar system should you have?
What happens at a solar installation?

You don’t have to lift a finger because we take care of everything. Naturally you’ll have questions, and we’ll be right there to answer them.
How does a home solar system work?

So how does solar work? Well, it’s surprisingly simple. We’ve broken it down for you to show you just how easy solar can be.

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Big solar savings are waiting in New York

In New York, traditional energy costs are rising. New York is a big city with lots of heart. It’...
Bring home solar savings in New Jersey

Shack up with solar and control your utility costs year round. New Jersey is home to great...
Solar savings shine bright in Massachusetts

You may get some harsh winters in Massachusetts, where the temperature is likely to drop below...
Going solar in Arizona is easier than you think

Take advantage of all that southwestern sun. Powering your home is something everyone often...

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Megawatt

A unit of electrical power equal to one million watts.
Gigawatt

A unit of electrical power equal to one billion watts or 1000 megawatts.
Solar Panel Warranty

A guarantee from the solar panel manufacturer or installer to ensure production levels and equipment reliability.
Solar Incentives

Electricity consumers are offered financial incentives from federal, state, and local governments to install solar systems on their homes.

Sunrun has hundreds of thousands customers powering their homes with renewable energy each month. Locate solar services in your state.

Find the best home solar plan within your budget today. You can go solar and save for little to $0 down with Sunrun.

Brightbox™ Battery makes storing and managing clean affordable solar energy simple and easy.

Solar power is yours for the making. Sunrun creates home solar panel systems that optimize for efficiency, durability, service, and value.

From solar news to smart home energy saving tips, learn how solar is helping thousands save on rising energy costs.

Learn how to go solar simply with Sunrun’s solar education center, including articles, videos & FAQs.

As electricity rates are rising the cost of solar panels have never been lower. Switch to home solar and save with Sunrun.

Find out more on how to lower your electric bill, how to read your electric bill once you go solar, and which green initiatives your utility is focused on today.