Sunrun's Solar Education
Welcome to your go-to resource for all things solar. Get the information you need with in-depth solar articles, helpful FAQ's, videos, terms, and more. From breaking down the basics to maximizing your solar savings, we're here to help you every step of the way.
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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. ...
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Solar battery or generator? How to get through the next outage
How Batteries and Generators Stack up Blackouts are becoming more common across the...
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How Do Solar Panels Produce Electricity?
Solar energy is one of the most affordable, renewable energy sources available today. So how do...
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Five Reasons Home Solar Is a No Brainer
Thinking about installing home solar panels and a home battery?...
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How Efficient Are Solar Panels?
Solar Panel Efficiency - From NASA to Your Roof NASA uses solar power in space....
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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.
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Environmental Impact: A Grid-Powered Car
Are Electric Vehicles Better for the Environment? It’s true that a grid-powered car,...
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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...
Find out if solar is right for you!
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How Much Maintenance is Required for Solar Panels?
How To Maintain Your Home Solar System Properly At ...
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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?
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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.
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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’...
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Bring home solar savings in New Jersey
Shack up with solar and control your utility costs year round. New Jersey is home to great...
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Solar savings shine bright in Massachusetts
You may get some harsh winters in Massachusetts, where the temperature is likely to drop below...
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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.
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Gigawatt
A unit of electrical power equal to one billion watts or 1000 megawatts.
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Solar Panel Warranty
A guarantee from the solar panel manufacturer or installer to ensure production levels and equipment reliability.
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Solar Incentives
Electricity consumers are offered financial incentives from federal, state, and local governments to install solar systems on their homes.