Solar Blog

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The DOE solar office addresses some common myths and misconceptions about solar energy and the installation process.

The process of going solar can seem complex, but hiring the right professionals can make it easier. So how do you choose a qualified, certified, and experienced solar installer who uses high-quality solar panels?

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm celebrated the Summer of Solar with a visit to Pablo Diaz-Gutierrez’s home in Berkeley, California, to check out his solar panels. We asked Pablo what the installation process was like for him.

For the Summer of Solar, we asked Sekar Veerappan of Richmond, Virginia to tell us about his experience getting solar panels installed on his roof, and he had a lot of good information to share.

As part the U.S. Department of Energy’s Summer of Solar, we asked Lakisha Harris about her experience moving into a solar-equipped home in Accokeek, Maryland.

Una guía del proceso de obtener instalaciones residenciales de paneles solares en Estados Unidos.

A guide for U.S. homeowners on the process of getting rooftop solar panels.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is celebrating the Summer of Solar, and Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm kicked it off with a visit to Laura Morales’s home in Silver Spring, Maryland, for a firsthand look at her solar panels.

If you’re thinking about replacing your roof, considering adding solar at the same time. Researchers estimate that the average savings could amount to $4,000.