Dr. Nafeesah Allen is a multilingual communications strategist and global real estate investor with nearly 15 years of experience. She began writing about home improvement and design over four years ...

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Note: These prices include installation but do not account for tax credits or rebates. Federal incentives like the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) can reduce the cost by up to 30%, while some states may ...

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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Whether you’re planning a home solar installation or outfitting your RV, knowing the size and weight of your potential panels is vital to making a worthwhile investment. It can be hard to estimate how ...