In light of the recent heat wave — er, heat dome — that has been blanketing the country, we thought it’d be fitting to share one of the interesting side benefits of solar panels: they can help keep your roof cool. Here’s how it works, in general terms: Solar panels are typically installed on a rack [...]

Hi, everyone! My name is Miriam and I am a member of our customer service team here at GetSolar. Each day, I speak with individuals from across the country who are interested in learning more about solar power for their home. Thanks to the modern marvel called Google Maps, I get to cruise around our beautiful [...]

How do you allocate roof space for both a solar PV system and a solar hot water system? True solar enthusiasts occasionally run into this type of dilemma. It’s most common to see one or the other on an individual roof, but the space requirements for these complementary technologies add another dimension to choosing between [...]

Dow’s new solar shingles: are the worth the buzz?

Even if you live in the city, installing solar panels on your home or business can still make financial sense.