Photovoltaics
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Why Aren’t Solar Water Heaters More Popular?
Despite widespread global success, solar water heating is virtually unheard of in the U.S.
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Cutting Edge Solar System
Sophisticated controllers and ample battery capacity mean a hassle-free solar system that thinks for itself
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Pandemic Deflates U.S. Solar Industry
Demand for new solar systems plummets as industry approaches peak season but experts see brighter skies ahead
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Minnesota Homestead: It’s Not All Sunny in Net-Zero Land
Cheap electricity prices and grid access fees push our solar panel payback period to greater than 20 years
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The Hidden World of Solar Hardware
A look at the racks, rails, and clamps that keep solar panels where they are supposed to be
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In a Pinch, Choose Energy Efficiency Over Solar
Energy-efficient windows and more insulation will save homeowners more than PV in the long run
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Frugal Happy: Our First Year With Solar Panels
Why wait to complete the renovation when a photovoltaic system could be added right away?
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Production of Tesla’s Solar Roof Tiles Bogs Down
According to reports, assembly line problems and aesthetic concerns from Tesla's CEO are to blame
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Can Mirrors Boost Solar Panel Output?
With panel costs headed higher because of a new tariff, reflectors might make a comeback
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Lobbying Helps Slow the Growth of Rooftop Solar
Worries grow that the appointment of a former utility lobbyist to an Energy Department role might sway federal policy on residential PV installations
