You may assume you just stick solar panels on your roof and never have to think about them again. Like almost anything you expect to run for decades, though, solar panels need a little maintenance.

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Find the best solar options for your home and budget. Find the best solar options for your home and budget. One way to make solar panels more efficient is by mounting them onto solar tracker panels.

Learn everything you need to know about the basics of solar: tax credits, batteries, solar panel lifespans and the installation timeline. The solar industry was shaken up over the last year, and it ...