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Browse 19 in-depth What guides from Solar Planner Guide. Our editorial team researches and writes each one to give you clear, practical answers, current as of August 2026. The newest are shown first.
Solar Panel Warranties: What 25-Year Coverage Really Means
Most homeowners I talk to spend more time choosing their panel color than reading the warranty. That’s …
The FCC Inverter Ban: What Home Solar Buyers Must Know Now
A homeowner I spoke with last week had already picked out her panels, locked in a installer quote, and was …
The 50-State Net Metering Meltdown: What Homeowners Must Do Now
The numbers coming out of Q2 2026 are genuinely jarring. The NC Clean Energy Technology Center just published …
25-Year Solar Panel Warranties: What's Actually Covered
Most homeowners assume their solar installer “covers everything for 25 years.” That assumption has …
Battery-as-a-Service: What the New $0-Down Storage Leases Mean for Solar Sizing
Something quietly significant happened in the solar industry this July, and most homeowners with panels on …
Battery Subscriptions for Solar Homes: What the New Lease Plans Offer
Most solar homeowners assume that once the panels are on the roof, they’re protected from outages. …
SolarEdge Nexis Lands in the US: What It Means for Storage Sizing
If you own solar panels with no battery, or you’re about to buy storage for the first time, this week …
Plug-In Solar Is Now Legal in 8 States: What Homeowners Need to Know
A few weeks ago, a friend texted me a photo of two solar panels zip-tied to her apartment balcony railing, …
SolarEdge Nexis Just Hit the US: What It Means for Your System Size
SolarEdge opened US orders for its Nexis residential platform on July 2, 2026, and if you’re pricing a …
SolarEdge Nexis Is Now Available in the US: What It Means for Your System
Most coverage of the SolarEdge Nexis launch is treating it as a hardware story. Better inverter, snappier …
What FEOC Rules Mean for Your Solar Lease or PPA Right Now
If you’ve been shopping solar in the last few weeks, you’ve probably heard something like this …
What Homeowners Must Know About FEOC Panel Rules Right Now
Picture this: you sign a solar lease in June 2026, you’re told you’ll benefit from a 30% federal …
PPL Electric Goes Live July 1: What PA Solar Shoppers Must Do Now
Something changed in Pennsylvania on July 1, 2026, and most homeowners in PPL Electric territory have no idea …
Plug-In Solar for Renters: What the New State Laws Mean for You
If you rent your home, you’ve probably watched the solar conversation happen around you for years. …
How Long Solar Panel Installation Really Takes
Most guides on this topic open with “the process is simpler than you think!” That’s not …
Solar ROI Without the 30% Tax Credit: What the Numbers Look Like Now
Most of the solar ROI calculators online will show you a payback period of 6 to 9 years. What they won’t …
How Net Metering Lets Solar Owners Bank Extra Power
Most solar shoppers spend weeks obsessing over panel brands and installation quotes, then barely glance at the …
How Much Solar Power Your 2000 Sq Ft Home Actually Needs
Square footage is almost irrelevant when sizing a solar system. I know that’s not what you were hoping …
Selling Your Home? Here's What Happens To Solar Panels
Most solar sellers leave money on the table. Not because they priced the system wrong, but because they …