Author: Robert Wiseman

Cool Roofs

A cool roof is made of a material or has a coating that can lower the roof surface temperature, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a residential or commercial building. 

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PV Solar vs. Thermal Solar

When you decide to go solar, there are two types of direct solar energy types that you’ll find: thermal solar, also called hot water solar, and photovoltaic or PV solar.

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Types of Solar Panels Compared

At SolarMates, we know that making the switch to powering your home with solar can be tough. There’s a lot to learn about solar panels, power systems, and battery storage,

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