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A rooftop solar system is an array of solar panels installed on a roof, each containing several solar cells that absorb sunlight and create

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Rooftop solar has increasingly become an option for many households across the country. Many areas offer attractive Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) that, when coupled with federal and

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