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r/solar is a subreddit with 172k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is huge in size, and has high activity.
Discussion of solar photovoltaic systems, modules, the solar energy business, solar power production, utility-scale, commercial rooftop, residential, off-grid systems and more.
Solar photovoltaic technology is one of the great developments of the modern age. Improvements to design and cost reductions continue to take place. How efficient will it become? When will it become so affordable that it's accessible to everyone? How are other energy industries having an effect on solar pv?
Popular Themes in r/solar
#1
Advice Requests
: "A reputable solar installer where I live is trying to sell me on microinverters vs a string inverter"
19 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "I think I got screwed... lost NEM 2.0 status"
8 posts
#3
News
: "Senate just proposed a timeline for ending the solar tax credit"
7 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: "Cleaning product recommendations please"
6 posts
#5
Money Talk
: "Bluetti Elite 200 V2 (2025) is currently under $900, is it worth it?"
3 posts
#6
Ideas
: "California NEM 3 makes no sense sending energy back to Grid, what are ideas for extra output"
1 post
#7
Opportunities
: "Careers to pivot (just in case solar ends)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/solar
#1
Solar
: "26MW Solar site built on an old coal mine"
72 posts
#2
System
: "Some weirdo turned off my solar System…"
24 posts
#3
Battery
: "Just added a Battery"
19 posts
#4
California
: "California’s rooftop solar regulatory war wages on"
11 posts
#5
Panels
: "Did I get the wrong Panels?"
11 posts
#6
Installation
: "Finally We Got Solar!"
10 posts
#7
Quote
: "$52.9K Solar + Battery Quote in Texas – Worth It or Too Much?"
10 posts
#8
Solar Panels
: "Spots on Solar Panels"
10 posts
#9
Power
: "Anker’s newest Power station is a good mix of Power and portability."
9 posts
#10
Roof
: "Should I get a new Roof before installing solar?"
7 posts
Member Growth in r/solar
Yearly
+22k members(14.6%)
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