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Bifacial Solar Panels: The Residential Energy Upgrade You Shouldn’t Overlook in 2025

Bifacial Solar Panels: The Residential Energy Upgrade You Shouldn’t Overlook in 2025

If you’re considering going solar in 2025, there’s one fast-rising technology you don’t want to overlook: bifacial solar panels. Once reserved for large-scale commercial projects, bifacial modules are now becoming more common—and cost-effective—for U.S. homeowners. With the potential to boost your system’s energy production by up to 20%, they may be the upgrade your roof […]
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Why 2025 Is the Year to Go Solar: Higher Utility Bills, Better Tax Credits, and Rising Home Value

Why 2025 Is the Year to Go Solar: Higher Utility Bills, Better Tax Credits, and Rising Home Value

If you’ve been considering switching to solar energy, 2025 may be your perfect moment to make the move. With electricity rates rising, federal tax credits at their peak, and solar-equipped homes gaining value in real estate markets across the U.S., this year brings a trifecta of reasons to invest in rooftop solar. Let’s break down […]
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EIA Forecasts 35% Jump in Solar Generation—and Higher Power Prices: Why 2025 Is the Moment to Lock-In Your Own Rooftop Energy

EIA Forecasts 35% Jump in Solar Generation—and Higher Power Prices: Why 2025 Is the Moment to Lock-In Your Own Rooftop Energy

Homeowners thinking about solar energy have a powerful new reason to act sooner rather than later. According to the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar-powered generation is set to jump 35% in 2025, while average retail electricity prices will continue rising through 2026 (Utility Dive Source). These two major […]
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Virtual Power Plants Go Mainstream: What PG&E & Sunrun’s New Program Reveals About the Future‑Proof Value of a Home Solar‑Plus‑Battery System

Virtual Power Plants Go Mainstream: What PG&E & Sunrun’s New Program Reveals About the Future‑Proof Value of a Home Solar‑Plus‑Battery System

On April 2, 2025, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) made headlines by announcing $43 million in microgrid resilience grants and unveiling a groundbreaking partnership with Sunrun: a pilot program called Local PeakShift Power. This initiative will aggregate roughly 600 solar-plus-battery homes into a virtual power plant (VPP)—and each participating homeowner will earn $150 per battery […]
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U.S. Investment in Domestic Solar Manufacturing: What Homeowners Need to Know Right Now

U.S. Investment in Domestic Solar Manufacturing: What Homeowners Need to Know Right Now

The U.S. solar industry is not just growing—it’s transforming. Recent federal and private investments in domestic solar manufacturing are setting the stage for a new era in American clean energy. With new factories breaking ground, tax credits expanding for American-made solar components, and a stronger emphasis on energy independence, these developments have direct implications for […]
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