Solar power,
explained simply.
In plain English — and in as much detail as you want. No sales pitch, no quote forms, nothing for sale.
The 30% federal solar tax credit expired December 31, 2025. Buy with cash or a loan in 2026 and you get nothing back from the IRS. Most solar sites still say otherwise. Here’s what actually applies now →
Where to start
A sensible order to read them in — but jump straight to whatever is on your mind. Every page is written for someone starting from zero.
How does solar actually work?
Panels, inverters, what happens on a cloudy day, and why your system shuts off in a blackout.
Start here → 2Is my home a good fit?
Six things decide it. You can check five of them yourself in about twenty minutes.
Solar Basics → 3How big a system would I need?
Answer a few questions for a close estimate of size, panel count and cost. Nothing is submitted anywhere.
The tool → 4What will this cost me?
Real 2026 pricing, and why two quotes for the same roof can differ by ten thousand dollars.
Costs & Money → 5What happened to the tax credit?
The 30% federal credit expired December 31, 2025. What that means if you are buying now.
Costs & Money → 6What will my utility pay me?
Net metering decides whether solar pays off where you live. Credits range from about 30 cents to about 5 cents.
Living With Solar → 7Will it work in a blackout?
Not without a battery. What storage costs, what it actually runs, and whether it pays.
Living With Solar → 8How do I read a quote?
The three numbers that matter, and the dealer fee hidden inside low-interest financing.
Choosing & Buying → 9How do I not get taken?
The tactics, the false tax-credit claim, your right to cancel, and what an honest company looks like.
Choosing & Buying →What this site is — and isn’t
Almost every solar site you’ll find is owned by someone who profits when you buy. This one isn’t. There is nothing for sale here, no quote form, no referral fee, and no advertiser deciding what gets written.
- No lead forms and no selling your information
- No affiliate links or referral commissions
- No installer pays to be listed or recommended
- Every cost figure is dated and sourced
Pricing and policy information last reviewed July 2026.