Solar 101

This page is to help you learn the basics of solar!

Solar Home Basics from the American Solar Energy Society (ASES)

These web pages from our parent organization, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES), cover topics including:

Solar Electric Systems

Solar Energy Basics from National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) covers PV, concentrating solar, passive solar, solar water heating, and other topics

Consumer Guide from Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Power

Electric Bills 101 for Solar Professionals

This campy video explanation of electric bills provides essential information for understanding the components of residential and commercial rates

A Homeowner's Guide to Solar Financing

An overview of leases, loans and PPAs from U.S. Department of Energy and Clean Energy States Alliance (2013)

Solar Energy Resource Guide (SERG) by NorCal Solar

For a comprehensive background on solar, be sure to get our Solar Energy Resource Guide from 2013.

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