Solar Blog: 2026 News, Data & Straight Answers
Solar Panels for a 2,000 Sq Ft House: 15-22 Panels, $21K-$27K
$21,000-$27,000 buys the 7-9 kW / 15-22 panel system a 2,000 sq ft house typically needs — with a $0 federal credit in 2026. Cost-by-size table inside.
DataCheapest vs. Priciest Electricity States and Solar Payback
Electricity runs 52.7¢/kWh in Hawaii vs 13.1¢ in Nevada — a 3x spread that splits 2026 solar payback between 8 and 20 years on identical panels.
CostSolar Cost Per Watt 2026: Quoted vs Paid — Why They Differ
Dollars per watt makes two 2026 solar quotes comparable, yet sources disagree by up to 1.36x — what bends the number and how to read a quote.
PolicyNet Metering vs Net Billing: What the 2026 Shift Costs You
Net billing pays exports well below retail; net metering paid retail. What the 2026 shift does to your export credits and payback, and which states moved.
BuyingBest Time of Year to Install Solar Panels: 2026 Month Guide
Late fall through winter is the cheapest window to install solar in 2026: thinner installer backlogs and better pricing, with the tradeoffs month by month.
DataSolar Without the Tax Credit: The 2026 Cash-Buyer Math
Is solar worth it without the tax credit? One 8 kW system at $20,640, no federal credit or state rebate, run against six real state electricity rates.
DataIs Solar Worth It in California, Massachusetts & CT in 2026?
Is solar worth it in California, Massachusetts, New York or Connecticut in 2026? Paybacks run 7.9 to 17.6 years on the same hardware — export rules decide.