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Solar panels are a great investment if you’re looking for a way to generate energy and save money at the same time. And like with any great investment, you’ll want to protect your solar panel system.

So, how do you cover your solar panels? Can you purchase any solar panel insurance? 

The good news is that you may have

Are you interested in learning more about solar-powered crypto mining? We’ve put together everything you need to know about cryptocurrency mining with solar panels using a straightforward Q&A style approach. Keep reading to get the low-down on everything from solar bitcoin mining rig options to whether there are tax breaks you might enjoy by going green with your crypto mining.

Most people know of solar power and its status as a “green energy.” But fewer people know about the specific environmental and public health benefits of solar power. They are more substantial than you might think.

How does solar power impact greenhouse gas emissions? How does it affect the ground and water supplies? How can solar energy benefit your

Freedom Solar appreciates all efforts in the renewable energy sector. However, these are some of our favorite solar projects from 2021.

Rob D. was the hero of a northwest Houston neighborhood during Winter Storm Uri in February of 2021.

Rob’s 22 SunPower solar panels provide 7.98 kW and offset 99% of his energy

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is booming beyond the passenger car market. Public transit buses, trucks of all shapes and sizes (including long-haul semis) and even large tractor trailers are using electricity to power up. 

Here’s a look at the current and expected reality of charging an EV at public stations on the road and at home. 

Determining who makes the best solar panels can be challenging, especially with the proliferation of solar companies over recent years.

In this article, we present the most important considerations to evaluate the quality of solar panels and share recent findings from third-party review sites.

You can use several criteria to evaluate the quality of solar panels:

• Efficiency and

One of the barriers to rapid (and therefore lower-cost) solar panel production has historically been the length of time that flexible electronics (like solar panels) take to make. In particular, a part of the process called annealing can take several hours and significantly slow down production times. 

A team at the University of Texas has come up with an

Colorado State University (CSU) in Pueblo is the first university in the state to reach net zero energy. That’s thanks to the newly installed CSU solar project on campus.

CSU announced the completion of its on-site solar project on Aug. 19, 2021, in partnership with Johnson Controls, Capital Dynamics and Black Hills

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly common as the world learns more about climate change and renewable energy. And with EVs comes the need to charge them. Here’s what we at Freedom Solar have to say on the topic of solar-powered EV charging stations. 

An EV station is also known as an EV charger,

Solar panel manufacturers make their systems as tough as possible because they’re constantly exposed to the elements. Solar panels are durable enough to withstand a hurricane, among other rough conditions.

The good news is that you generally don’t have to worry about hurricane winds, rain or hail ruining or damaging your solar panels because they’re built to be resilient.

Agrivoltaic farming is gradually becoming more well known as people prioritize sustainable agricultural methods and renewable energy. As a result, there are multiple Colorado agrivoltaic farms and organizations to check out.

CALC is a nonprofit located in Longmount, Colorado sponsored by the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center (CNDC). CALC’s work focuses primarily on educating

There are plenty of eco-friendly businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Here are some of Freedom Solar’s favorites.

Organic bed linens from Anna Sova

Anna Sova Luxury Organics provides an array of home and body products. The company’s inventory reflects responsible fair trade labor production from environmentally conscious facilities — all in support

Solar panels are extremely durable, lasting an average of 25 – 30 years.

Homeowners and businesses around the country are getting more interested in making their lifestyle more sustainable. Going solar is the best way to transition to clean, sustainable energy while also dramatically reducing your monthly utility bills — or even eliminating them entirely! 

In order to get

The agriculture industry requires an immense amount of resources, including water and energy. The EPA reports that 24% of total greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, forestry, and other land use, and around 70% of total water consumption is for irrigation purposes. 

It’s reasonable that agriculture businesses and individual farmers are looking for ways to make their processes

Wall-mounted solar panels are a great addition to your home or business if you’re looking to make the switch to solar power but don’t want to penetrate your roof or use vacant yard space. 

Here’s Freedom Solar’s guide to wall-mounted systems to help you determine if they’re the right choice for you. 

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Ground-mounted solar panels might be the best option for your home or business depending on your preference and environment. 

Whether you lack a south-facing roof, want to avoid roof penetration, or would prefer your panels to remain hidden for aesthetic reasons, keep reading to learn more about ground-mounted solar panel systems.

Solar power is one of the most popular sources of energy and has numerous benefits, including a positive return on investment. But when it comes to how much solar panels increase home value, there’s no easy answer.

This is in part because there are two ways of evaluating solar panels’ worth. The first is how banks value a solar-generating

If you’re a homeowner living in a community governed by a homeowners association (HOA), you’re one of about 40 million households in the United States that are members of an HOA. 

HOAs are private entities created either by a real estate company or a group of homeowners in a particular community. An HOA’s role is to manage the homes

Making the switch to solar power is a big step, but it’s worth the investment. Who wouldn’t want a lifetime of sustainable energy? Many people are realizing the importance of renewable energy, and solar system installment rates continue to rise as a result. 

The U.S. has over three million solar panel systems installed nationwide as of 2021, equating to

Are solar panels worth it?

Solar panel systems have numerous benefits, but how do you know for certain that they’re worth acquiring for your home? Here we’ll explain some of the pros and cons of home solar panels to help you decide.

The number of regular telecommuting

Numerous organizations in Florida are dedicated to advancing clean and sustainable energy solutions throughout the state. Here’s a look at some of Freedom Solar’s favorites. 

FBBA is a nonprofit trade association that provides educational information and resources to businesses and government agencies across the Southeast. 

More specifically, their priority is to bring clean

The Community Solar Gardens Modernization Act was passed in 2010 and enables residents and investor-owned utilities (IOUs) to create community solar gardens throughout the state of Colorado. Thanks to this bill, Colorado became one of the first states in the nation to allow community solar projects and, as a result, residents across the state were afforded increased access to

Confusion surrounds the legality of using solar panels in Florida. Put simply, solar panels are not illegal in Florida, but rules dictate where and how you can acquire them.

Let’s look at some of Florida’s rules and regulations when it comes to using solar panels.

The state has a law called the Florida Homeowners