Alexander Hunt 
Installing solar panels comes with many benefits for the environment and your wallet. Yet, it also comes with many doubts and questions. For example, you might be wondering how heavy are solar panels and whether your roof will be able to handle that weight. Or maybe you want to know how much roof space you’ll … Read more
Are you living in Ohio and thinking of getting solar power for your home? Well, the good news is that the cost of solar panels in Ohio is below the average price at $2.79/w compared to other parts of the United States. (Compare to New York, New Jersey, Arizona, or Florida) Since the Buckeye state is … Read more
Most people would agree that shifting to solar power systems is a great decision. You depend less on your utility company, improve your energy consumption habits, and of course, positively impact the environment. But many times, getting your power from solar means you’ll need extra thought to run your home appliances and enjoy a comfortable … Read more
Every year, more people are turning to solar energy to power their homes either because they want to reduce large power bills or because they want to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. As you begin to learn about solar energy, you’ll see that 100-watt panels are one of the most popular in the market, especially … Read more
So, you’re wondering just what is the cost of solar panels in Florida? As of 2022, the average solar panel cost in Florida is approximately $2.62/watt. Given a typical solar installation size of 5 kilowatts (kW), an average solar installation in Florida ranges in cost from $11,135 to $15,065, with the average gross price for … Read more
As you begin preparing to convert your home to solar energy, there’s a lot to wrap your head around: panels, batteries, inverters, and more. What you’ll soon discover is that 300 watts is the most common size of solar panel available, and you’ll probably come up with a plan to use 300w solar panels in … Read more
So you want to know about solar panel connector types? Well, you’re in the right place. Solar Smarts is here to help shine some light on the sometimes murky subject of solar power. To start with, the first thing you need to know is that there are five different types of solar connectors that you … Read more
If you’ve been thinking about getting solar panels for your home, boat, or van, you’ve probably seen the terms ‘Amorphous’ and ‘Crystalline’ thrown around quite a bit without a whole lot of explanation about what they really mean, or you have wondered which is better: amorphous vs crystalline solar panels? Well, that’s where Solar Smarts … Read more
I’ve been around boats all of my life, and I actually lived on a boat… twice! Those times spent around the water are some of my favorite memories and ones that I know many of you must share because boating continues to be one of the most favored pastimes across the world. I’ve taken that … Read more
One of the first things that many people think about when designing their own home solar power system is wondering how many panels they might need to power various home appliances. For some people, the shift to solar power is all about downsizing, while for others it is about offsetting their power consumption while still … Read more