Home Solar Panels

Home solar panels

What’s a solar panel?

Solar panels are devices that turn sunlight into electricity. They’re made up of many smaller solar cells connected together; each cell generates electricity when sunlight hits it, and then that power flows into an inverter and finally into your house. Because each panel  only creates a certain amount of energy, solar panels are typically grouped together into an array. Read more on our page about how solar panels work.

Different types of home solar panels

Most solar panels are made with silicon, which is naturally photovoltaic (meaning it can make energy from sunlight). Monocrystalline silicon panels are most efficient, so they can make more energy in a smaller amount of space. Polycrystalline silicon panels have less silicon in them, so they’re a little bigger, but they’re also less expensive. Another type of solar panels use “thin film” technology. Although these are cheaper to make, they’re much less efficient. Solar shingles, which are made to blend in with regular shingles, are also less efficient. Last, solar hot water systems use the sun’s energy directly to heat water or other liquids, instead of converting sunlight into electricity. Here’s more detail about different types of solar panels.

What’s so great about solar panels?

Since sunlight is free, after you’ve paid for your solar panels, you’ll be basically getting free electricity, with a few minor fees from your utility company. That can save a huge amount of money over time. With various solar incentives, like the Federal Solar Tax Credit, SRECs, and state and local rebates, it’s getting more and more affordable to get new solar panels. Solar panels also have huge environmental benefits. Since they aren’t generating energy from fossil fuels, they are a great way to help reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change.

What PURE does…

We’ll give you a quick call within 5 minutes to look at your electricity usage and check out your roof using satellite imagery. With this information we can determine things like: The size of your bill, what direction your roof faces and if trees are casting shade on it.

Once we know whether solar works for you, we find the best solar providers to fit your needs

We don’t need to come to your house to give you a hard sell in your living room. We do the leg-work for you, going to the nation’s largest solar providers and getting quotes from each that suit your specific needs.

In under an hour of your time you can see real numbers and make an educated decision. Our service is 100% free, with no pressure and no hassle.

We put the power in your hands

Once you’ve seen the numbers, the power is in your hands. The only question you have to answer is:

If you could pay less than you do today for your electricity, while producing clean energy, why wouldn’t you?

Most people think that solar is too expensive or too complicated. PURE helps make the somewhat complicated process of going solar easier. We have a team of solar advisers ready to help, and because we’re experienced at working with solar installers, we can make sure you’re getting the best service and equipment. Our website is also filled with details on all you need to know about solar power. Sign up with PURE to learn more.