5min
How utility companies try to undermine solar power
Utility companies work behind the scene with lobbyists, special interest groups, and dark money groups to steal your solar savings. Learn what's being done.
3min
Solar power could win big in November’s election
An ambitious plan to put 500 million solar panels on rooftops all across America could go forward if solar power wins big in November's election.
2min
Price of powering a home with batteries expected to fall
The cost of powering a home with batteries is expected to decline dramatically in the next few years. Off-grid living may be closer than you think.
3min
How solar power works in the fall
Solar power works in the fall, but power output is reduced. Thankfully there are ways to both manage and store power that can help.
3min
A smart grid could enable America to run on renewable energy
A smart grid is able to communicate between electricity producers and consumers to enable the transmission of energy when it's needed to where it's needed
3min
Virtual power plants: The future of the electrical grid
A virtual power plant (VPS) is made up of many energy producers including residential solar system owners who get paid for the power they produce.
2min
Georgetown Texas to pay homeowners to go solar
The city of Georgetown Texas wants to produce 100% of all their power needs, ending that cities' reliance on the electrical grid
3min
Graphene solar panels can generate electricity when it rains
Solar panels generate less power when it rains, but new, graphene-coated solar panels may be coming that can generate power from rain
3min
How to tie solar panels to the grid
There are several regulatory hurdles you must clear to be allowed to tie solar panels to the grid. You'll need approval from your AHJ to connect.
3min
Why are my solar panels not reducing my bill
Your solar panels might not be reducing your electric bill if they aren't working, if you pay high peak electric rates, or they are underperforming.
2min
Warranties: Product vs. Freedom’s guarantee
Freedom Forever's 25-year production guarantee is more than just a warranty. Our guarantee covers lost energy production, ordinary warranties don't.
3min
World Environment Day matters more than ever
The theme for this year's World Environment Day is biodiversity. It's an important topic because biodiversity is declining.