Anyone who uses energy—energy consumers—can take advantage of solar energy to power their lives. These resources, compiled by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), cover a wide variety of topics, from the process of choosing and installing a solar energy system, to understanding how it impacts the value of a home. Learn more below. Vea nuestros recursos en español.
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SETO resources can help you figure out what’s best for you when it comes to going solar. Consider these questions. -
As the solar energy market expands, alternative business models like community solar are gaining popularity. -
To help consumers quantify the potential benefits of going solar, national laboratories and private companies have developed a number of tools. -
The solar office funded the Solar Training and Education for Professionals program, which provides tools to firefighters and fire code officials. -
Owning a solar-powered home can help you save on your energy bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and be more energy independent.
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Los proyectos solares están facilitando que los estadounidenses elijan la energía solar para dar energía a sus hogares.
View other solar energy resources, learn about SETO’s research areas, and learn the basics of solar energy.