Solar Panel Ratings
Solar panels can supplement your home's electrical needs. Their eco-friendly, power-generating capabilities depend on many factors.
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Solar panels on your roof can help with your home's electrical needs. Each panel in our Ratings is tested for claimed power generation and performance in high temperatures, such as those found on top of hot, sunny roofs.
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