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Why Your Utility's Export Rate Now Decides Solar PaybackNet metering, net billing and buyback plans explained with real utility rates from Arizona, California, Texas, Florida and New York.Nov 5, 2026 The Federal Solar Tax Credit Is Gone: What 2026 Buyers Need to KnowThe homeowner solar tax credit ended for systems installed after 2025. What that means for buying, leasing, payback and the sales pitches you will hear.Nov 5, 2026

Buying guides

Home Solar Batteries Compared: Capacity, Power and Warranty

Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ Battery, FranklinWH, Generac, LG and SolarEdge compared from their datasheets, plus when a battery actually pays for itself.

Solar Financing: Loans, Dealer Fees and How to Compare Offers

How solar loans work, why a low advertised APR can cost more than a higher one, what dealer fees are, and a simple way to compare cash, loan and lease offers.

Solar Inverters Compared: Microinverters, String and Hybrid

Enphase IQ8, SolarEdge, SMA, Fronius, Tesla and Generac inverters compared from datasheets: type, efficiency, battery readiness, rapid shutdown and warranty.

Solar Lease vs. Buy in 2026: What Changed and How to Decide

With the homeowner solar tax credit gone, leases and PPAs are back in the conversation. How each option works, what they really cost and the contract terms to check.

Solar Scams and Red Flags: How to Protect Yourself

The solar sales tactics regulators warn about, the cancellation rights you have in each state, and where to report a solar scam.

Solar Savings and Payback Calculator

Estimate solar system size, cost, incentives, savings and payback with sourced defaults for your state, city and utility. Runs in your browser; no email needed.