The solar and real estate industries have been in conflict for the last 10 years. This has been one of the great quandaries in the solar industry as it has been difficult to understand why many real estate agents oppose solar.

The idea of purchasing a solar system from a lease company may seem daunting– but we’re here to make the process easier for you! Below is a step-by-step process of how a home buyer can escape a solar lease by converting it to an owned solar system.

So, you’re interested in going solar but getting bogged down with all the industry lingo? No worries, we’re here to help! From battery cells and light trapping to panels, regulators, and more, there are plenty of terms to familiarize yourself with.

While leased solar panels allow homeowners to reap the benefits and low costs of clean, renewable energy without having to invest in a full home system, a solar lease doesn’t actually add value when it comes time to sell your home.

Hello! My name is Cory Vanderpool and I have a passion for solar energy. Together, we can harness the power of the sun to cultivate a greener, cleaner world. That’s an incredible thing.

Dating back to the late 1880s, the National Power Grid has a lengthy history that’s brought electricity to millions of homes. With new technology and rising concerns for the environment, the National Power Grid has become outdated.

Leased solar panels allow homeowners to reap the benefits and low costs of clean, renewable energy without having to invest in a full home system.

Residential solar is a way to generate electricity for a single home right at its site by using photovoltaic solar panels. Photo–what? Without getting too complex, let's look at how a solar panel works.

Solar only works when there is light out. However, it is possible to bank that solar power for use even when the sun isn’t shining; to do this, you’ll need to store the excess electricity produced by your solar system.

Are you considering purchasing a solar home? It’s critical to know what questions to ask to ensure you’re buying the best solar home for your needs.

Below are the top four reasons homeowners choose leasing so you can understand the why when it comes to steering clear of leasing in the future.

A solar lease is a long-term agreement to pay a monthly payment for the solar panels that a lease company installs on your roof. This is, in its most simple form, a swap from one utility company to another.

Solar isn’t the trendy thing to do… it’s truly the future. And the sooner you get into the solar game, the sooner you’ll reap the benefits. In this blog post, you’ll learn about the top three reasons you should buy a solar home.

A solar lease simply replaces the local utility company that generates electricity far away and brings it to your home with one that generates the electricity right on your roof.

Investing in solar properties may seem risky to those who don’t know much about it. But rest-assured, solar properties are one of the best investments you can make.

Battery-operated sunshine? How does that work? Solar batteries store energy for later use. And they’ve revolutionized how people use energy in both the residential and solar markets.

If you are buying your home with a mortgage, you will be financing your solar system one way or another. If the system is paid off and the seller is simply conveying you the system in the sale of the house then you will be financing the system with the mortgage.

If you own a solar home or you’re considering a solar home purchase, you may be wondering what it’s like to maintain a solar home. What is it that you need to do in order to ensure that your solar is operating correctly and running efficiently?

Sometimes solar systems are compared to swimming pools by appraisers and real estate professionals. Do you value them the same way and are they the same kind of add on to a home's value? Let's break that down.

The number one reason people go solar is to spend less on their monthly electricity bill. Seems as obvious as combining peanut butter and chocolate, right? It is. Going solar is a less expensive way to get your electricity and will continue to be in years to come.