![Tesla Powerwall symbol](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/manny-becerra-SufhpnzJCpw-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg)
Learn how a Tesla Powerwall works, its components and design, the benefits of purchasing one and review how you can install one in your home.
Read MoreTesla Powerwall: How Does It Work?![Image of the sky during sunset with yellow, orange and blue colors.](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/diego-ph-vTitvl4O2kE-unsplash-2-768x512.jpg)
How is solar energy used? Discover the most popular uses of solar energy and what the future holds for solar energy applications.
Read More51 Uses of Solar Energy![TGS solar panel parking structures](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screenshot-2023-01-10-at-2.36.07-PM-768x411.png)
A parking structure and solar panels help meet sustainability goals for oil and gas company TGS. Read how Freedom Solar aided the project.
Read MoreSolar Parking Structure Helps TGS Reach Its Sustainability Goals![Bird's eye view of a neighborhood with solar panel systems mounted on some of the houses.](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/tom-rumble-7lvzopTxjOU-unsplash-1-768x432.jpg)
Buying a house with solar panels already installed is a popular & accessible way to accomplish your eco-friendly goals. Here's what to expect
Read MoreBuying a House With Solar Panels Already Installed![A zoomed-in photo of colorful christmas lights mounted on the edge of a home's roof.](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/bob-ricca-8V7ItC2M5JU-unsplash-768x511.jpg)
Do you go all-out with Holiday light displays? If so, solar panels can help power your walkway Christmas lights, trees, roof and so much more.
Read MoreHow Much Energy Do Christmas Lights Use?![Holiday-themed photo with lit candles, pine cones and holiday decor on a tabletop.](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sweta-meininger-NzQknDofRpc-unsplash-768x512.jpg)
This holiday season, think outside the box and give — or invest in for yourself — solar panels. Hey, a solar panel Christmas sounds wonderful!
Read MoreA Solar Panel System: The Christmas Gift That Keeps on Giving![Residential Solar Insights Raleigh + Charlotte Metro Area](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Residential-Solar-Insights-Raleigh-Charlotte-Metro-Area-768x592.jpg)
After talking to over 300 Raleigh and Charlotte homeowners, here are the surprising stats on how North Carolina feels about going solar.
Read MoreWhat Homeowners Think About Solar Power in North Carolina![Wide-scale view of the UNC bell tower on campus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/gene-gallin-fe0s2abV8R8-unsplash-768x576.jpg)
North Carolina and U.S. governments are turning to renewable sources to address clean energy demands and reduce carbon emissions. Read more!
Read MoreNorth Carolina Residents Under New Battery Storage Policies for Green Initiatives![Black and white photo of a house with one solar panel array attached to its roof.](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/margaret-polinder-Jw7VU4vxjnY-unsplash-768x512.jpg)
Solar electric bills can be difficult to read, they don't display your panels' total energy output. Learn how to accurately read your bill.
Read MoreHow to Read Solar Electric Bills![View of farm land in the South covered in snow with power lines in the distance.](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/winter-3332009_960_720-768x512.jpg)
Solar power is becoming mainstream solution for both everyday energy needs and emergency situations, such as power outages. Learn more here.
Read MoreCould Solar Have Reduced the Impact of the 2021 Texas Freeze?![An aerial view of Charleston, South Carolina's cityscape with water views](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/charleston-g750151cfd_1920-768x512.jpg)
South Carolina's government officially finalized its net metering rules. Learn what's changed in the state since its implementation.
Read MoreA Look at South Carolina’s Net Metering Rules![Landscape view of a elk grazing a field in North Carolina with a forest full of trees covering a mountain-like bluff in the background](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/north-carolina-1872517_960_720-768x510.jpg)
North Carolina is committing to clean energy and sustainability with several executive orders geared toward achieving net-zero emissions.
Read MoreNorth Carolina’s Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions![Front view of a house with solar panels on the roof in Las Lomas, Texas](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11-1.-768x576.jpg)
How the IRA will make your transition to renewable energy and EVs more affordable, but what it will cost you if you wait too long to go solar
Read MoreSolar Market Predictions: What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for You![An empty parking lot shaded by solar panel carports](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/jay-black-S_aKrAimRhk-unsplash-1-768x576.jpg)
Solar panel parking lots have been growing in popularity. Let’s explore how they work and how they could benefit your business.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Solar Panel Parking Lots![Solar panel service professionals cleaning a solar array](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Copy-of-2021-10-08_053-1-1-768x512.jpg)
Getting the most out of your solar panels means cleaning them. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to clean a solar panel.
Read MoreHow to Clean a Solar Panel the Right Way![Wide scale sunset view with rolling hills in green field](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/scott-pruett-UTXcujhcQl8-unsplash-1-768x576.jpg)
In 2018, Harrisonburg, Virginia initiated its first community solar project, Acorn Solar. Learn more about it here.
Read MoreHarrisonburg’s Municipal Utility to Offer Virginia’s First Community Solar Project![Close-up view of roof with solar panels installed](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Solar-Panels-On-House-768x576.jpg)
Find out everything you need to know about the federal solar tax credit for 2021 and how you can save for your home or business.
Read MoreHow Does the Solar Tax Credit Work? The Ultimate Guide![Fire fighters on top of a building with rooftop solar panels that are lit on fire.](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/fire-gc4ae45fd7_1920-768x556.jpg)
With rising fire safety concerns, you may wonder whether your solar panels could be at risk. Read safety precautions and how fires can arise!
Read MoreFire And Solar Panels: Addressing The Concerns![House in the Heart of Austin with Solar Panels](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DroneTreyFarmer-768x512.jpg)
Homeowners are transitioning to solar for financial benefits, environmental pros, and keeping their home powered off-grid during outages.
Read MoreBecoming Virtually Off-Grid in an Urban Environment![Darrell Brownlow Drone photo of house](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DroneDarrellBrownlow-768x512.jpg)
A fifth-generation Texan saw the benefits of energy independence by adding solar to his modern home above the tree canopy.
Read MoreBringing a Modern Twist to a South Texas Ranch with Solar![Austin house with solar array on roof of garage](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Copy-of-Copy-of-DJI_0522-768x512.jpg)
With backup power installation, Freedom Solar Power's most complex residential solar project successfully future-proofed an Austin home.
Read MoreFuture-Proofed: Solar and Backup Power Installation![A solar panel array installed in a field pictured during a bright and sunny day.](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/photovoltaic-system-g37e47d698_1920-768x492.jpg)
A solar power purchase agreement is a popular financing option between a developer and customer when going solar. Learn their pros and cons.
Read MoreWhat Is a Solar PPA?![A solar panel array installed in a field with a view of the sun setting in the distance.](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/solar-panels-ged5bc24f4_1920-768x484.jpg)
Most of the confusion about whether solar panels work at night is related to solar storage and backup power supply usage. Learn more here.
Read MoreDo Solar Panels Work at Night?![A solar panel array located in a field with gray and darker overcast clouds above.](https://freedomsolarpower.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/solar-panel-gc6a2b1045_1920-768x512.jpg)
Yes! Solar panels work on cloudy days. But the amount of energy produced on those particularly overcast days is much less than normal.
Read MoreDo Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?