If you’ve been thinking about adding a solar power system to your home, you aren’t alone. Some 3 million systems sit atop American roofs, including about 400,000 that were installed each year in 2019 and 2020, according to Becca Jones-Albertus, director of the Solar Energy Technologies Office at the U.S. Energy Department.
What you need to know about installing solar panels on your home
Looking to reduce your dependence on traditional power sources? Here’s how to figure out whether solar is for you.
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By Laura Daily
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