INTRODUCTION
Whether you’re taking your first steps toward clean energy or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, our comprehensive guide has you covered. Across these sections, you’ll learn the essentials of solar power – from the fundamentals of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology and how it generates electricity to practical details like net metering, reading your electric bill, and understanding which system components power your home or business.
Inside, you’ll discover helpful insights on everything from cost and financing to equipment warranties, system lifespans, and available incentives. We’ll take you through the differences between offsite (community) solar and onsite solar installations, explore how mounting systems and other balance-of-system materials work, and explain key considerations like maintenance, monitoring, and the concept of levelized cost of energy (LCOE). By the end, you’ll be well-prepared to evaluate whether solar is right for you, know which questions to ask potential installers, and understand the many reasons why now is the time to embrace clean, renewable energy.
Ready to power up your knowledge? Let’s begin by diving into “Solar By the Numbers: 2024” and exploring the exciting landscape of solar power today.