From Mike

Solar math, home battery reviews, and real payback numbers for US homeowners.

Author name: Mike Reeves

20 years as a licensed electrician before going solar myself in 2019. Made every mistake in the book. Now I help homeowners size systems correctly and avoid costly mistakes — no installer referral fees, no skin in the game.

Solar Hits 17% of US Power: What It Means for You

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The numbers are in, and they’re kind of remarkable: wind and solar together generated a record 17% of all US electricity in 2025. For solar specifically, the growth trajectory over the past five years has been steep enough that analysts who were calling “peak solar adoption” a few years ago are quietly revising their models.

3-Day Home Backup System: How I Built Mine

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Three years ago, a windstorm knocked out our power for 58 hours. We had a flashlight, a drawer full of candles, and a refrigerator full of food we watched slowly go bad. I swore it would never happen again. Last month, the same storm pattern came through. We barely noticed. The lights stayed on, the

Solar Panel Brands Ranked: Who Makes the Best?

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Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. I’ve been installing solar panels for over 15 years, and I can tell you that brand matters — a lot. The best solar panel brands consistently deliver on their efficiency ratings, honor their

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