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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Solar Terms

  • Megawatt

    Megawatt

    A unit of electrical power equal to one million watts.

  • Gigawatt

    Gigawatt

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

  • Solar Panel Warranty

    Solar Panel Warranty

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

  • Solar Incentives

    Solar Incentives

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

Where's Sunrun

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

Plans & Services

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 Storage

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

Solar Panels

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

Sunrun News

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

Solar Education

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

Cost of Solar

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

Utilities

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.