Sunrun's Solar Articles

We want to shed light on the solar topics that actually matter to you. From solar technology to electricity bills to the best incentives, our in-depth articles help take the guesswork out of going solar.

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What is the Best Solar Battery for Home Energy Storage?

Are you looking for a solar battery to complement your solar panels?

How Long Do Solar Panels Really Last?

Solar systems for homes have been rapidly growing in popularity. With the money you can save, it is no wonder

How Do Solar Panels Produce Electricity?

Solar Panel Production Demystified The process of generating solar energy can be a...

3 Energy Efficiency Rebates to Take Advantage of Today

Every day, we all try to be more energy efficient. Some days we try a little and make sure that...

Solar Articles

What Is the Life Expectancy of a Solar Battery?

Learn the Factors That Impact the Life of a Home Battery Unit According to recent data...

How Does Solar Energy Help the Environment?

The Ugly Facts of Climate Change It’s hard to speak about climate change without using...

Will Solar Panels Work During a Power Outage?

Power Outages are Increasing at an Alarming Rate Power outages and blackouts were...

What are Solar Energy Tax Credits and Rebates for Homeowners?

Going Solar Made Simple with Solar Energy Tax Credits for Homeowners There’s good news...

How Efficient Are Solar Panels?

Solar Panel Efficiency - From NASA to Your Roof NASA uses solar power in space.1...

How Expensive Are Solar Panels?

Solar Panel Costs on The Decline The cost of a residential solar system has decreased...

Top 10 Economic Benefits of Converting to Solar Energy

Everything we do has an economic impact. The cars we drive, the houses we buy, the jobs we take...

How Can Solar Help Lower Your Utility Bills?

We all know it by now... clean and sustainable energy from the sun can run the energy needs of...

How Does Home Solar Battery Storage Work?

If you’re thinking of going solar, you need to be thinking of storage. If you invest in a solar...

How Does Solar Panel Billing Work?

Solar Lease and PPA Bills Explained Solar leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs)...

How Does Solar Power Work for Your Home?

How does solar work? How does a home solar system work? Find out if your home qualifies for solar today. Switch to solar and save BIG.

SGIP Solar Rebates & Energy Storage in California

Learn More About California's SGIP Rebates and Incentives You’ve likely come across a...

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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.

Where's Sunrun

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

Solar Education

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

Sunrun News

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

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.

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