--- title: Clean Energy Nexus Blog description: Relevant and timely posts on solar, renewable energy, government policies affecting the solar industry, and commercial solar for business owners, solar industry newbies and veterans, solar investors, and all readers. image: https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/hubfs/Virtual%20Background-%20CEN%20PR%20-%20Let%20the%20Sun%20Power%20Your%20Business.png --- [![Clean Energy Nexus PR](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CEN_PR_Color.png?width=1579&height=890&name=CEN_PR_Color.png "Clean Energy Nexus PR")](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com) # Clean Energy Nexus Solar Blog [![](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/hubfs/2022%20Solar%20Blog%20Highlights.jpg)](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/2022-solar-blog-highlights) ## [2022: Solar Blog Highlights](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/2022-solar-blog-highlights) Dec 16, 2022 10:02:00 AM / by [Sara Richardson](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/author/sara-richardson) posted in [Solar](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/solar) [0 Comments](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/2022-solar-blog-highlights#comments-listing) It's the end of 2022, and what a year it was in solar! We're highlighting a few blog posts published this year that were relevant throughout 2022 and a few that are especially relevant as the year comes to a close. [Read More](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/2022-solar-blog-highlights) [![](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/hubfs/Give%20Green%20This%20Season.jpg)](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/give-green-this-season) ## [Give Green This Season](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/give-green-this-season) Dec 2, 2022 11:43:44 AM / by [Sara Richardson](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/author/sara-richardson) posted in [Investing](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/investing), [Sustainability](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/sustainability), [Direct](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/direct), [Business Owners](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/business-owners) [0 Comments](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/give-green-this-season#comments-listing) The holiday season is here, and for many the holiday season is not only a season of celebration, but one of giving.  [Read More](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/give-green-this-season) [![](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/hubfs/Reflections%20and%20Predictions.jpg)](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/reflections-and-predictions-2022-and-2023-in-solar) ## [Reflections and Predictions: 2022 and 2023 in Solar](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/reflections-and-predictions-2022-and-2023-in-solar) Nov 18, 2022 12:11:00 PM / by [Sara Richardson](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/author/sara-richardson) posted in [Solar](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/solar), [Solar Technology](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/solar-technology), [Tax Equity](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/tax-equity), [Investing](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/investing) [0 Comments](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/reflections-and-predictions-2022-and-2023-in-solar#comments-listing) It's hard to believe that there are only 6 weeks left in 2022! The last 6 weeks will go by quickly, with Thanksgiving week kicking off the holiday season and wrapping up with New Years celebrations. As we round up 2022 and begin to reflect upon it, we're also looking at what may be ahead in 2023 and how the solar industry has been and will be affected.  [Read More](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/reflections-and-predictions-2022-and-2023-in-solar) [![](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/hubfs/Solar%20Tax%20Equity%202022.jpg)](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/solar-tax-equity-season-2022-whats-changed) ## [Solar Tax Equity Season 2022: What's Changed?](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/solar-tax-equity-season-2022-whats-changed) Nov 11, 2022 1:11:00 PM / by [Joaquin Altenberg](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/author/joaquin-altenberg) posted in [Solar](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/solar), [Tax Equity](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/tax-equity), [Investing](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/investing) [0 Comments](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/solar-tax-equity-season-2022-whats-changed#comments-listing) Tax equity season is in full swing for 2022, and a number of regulatory and worldly developments make this season different than previous years' fourth quarters. [Read More](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/solar-tax-equity-season-2022-whats-changed) [![](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/hubfs/What%20is%20Solar%20Tax%20Equity.jpg)](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/what-is-solar-tax-equity) ## [What is Solar Tax Equity?](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/what-is-solar-tax-equity) Oct 21, 2022 11:00:00 AM / by [Sara Richardson](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/author/sara-richardson) posted in [Solar](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/solar), [Finance](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/finance), [Tax Equity](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/tax-equity), [Investing](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/investing) [0 Comments](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/what-is-solar-tax-equity#comments-listing) Solar tax equity is less of an enigma now than it was a few years ago. More companies and individuals are realizing the benefits of investing in solar projects to grow America's renewable energy market and benefitting from the tax implications of doing so.   Read on to find out what solar tax equity is AND how it's used! [Read More](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/what-is-solar-tax-equity) [![](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/hubfs/Grid-Tied%20vs%20Off-Grid%20Solar.jpg)](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/grid-tied-vs-off-grid-solar) ## [Grid-Tied vs Off-Grid Solar](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/grid-tied-vs-off-grid-solar) Oct 7, 2022 4:27:01 PM / by [Sara Richardson](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/author/sara-richardson) posted in [Solar](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/solar), [Solar Technology](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/solar-technology) [0 Comments](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/grid-tied-vs-off-grid-solar#comments-listing) One of the biggest decisions to make before building a solar power generation system is whether to choose a connect to the grid with a behind-the-meter system, or to keep the system off-grid.  We compare the two, the pros and cons of each, and explain why one party would choose one over the other in this short blog! [Read More](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/grid-tied-vs-off-grid-solar) [![](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/hubfs/Solar%20Contracts%20102%20Digging%20Deeper.jpg)](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/solar-contracts-102-digging-deeper) ## [Solar Contracts 102: Digging Deeper](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/solar-contracts-102-digging-deeper) Sep 23, 2022 3:40:59 PM / by [Sara Richardson](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/author/sara-richardson) posted in [Solar](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/solar), [Direct](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/direct), [Business Owners](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/business-owners) [0 Comments](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/solar-contracts-102-digging-deeper#comments-listing) If you've ever bought a house or leased property, you'll likely remember the reams of paperwork that went into that transaction.  Brokering a solar deal is similar.  A number of contracts are a part of the transaction, many of them similar to real estate documents.  We've put together a basic guide to help each person involved in the process understand what solar contracts to expect, what to look out for in those contracts, and how to interpret what they're reading so that everyone gets the most out of the transaction and experience. [Read More](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/solar-contracts-102-digging-deeper) [![](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/hubfs/Parts%20of%20a%20Solar%20Energy%20System%20(And%20Why%20You%20Should%20Know%20Them).jpg)](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/parts-of-a-solar-energy-system-and-why-you-should-know-them) ## [Parts Of A Solar Energy System (And Why You Should Know Them)](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/parts-of-a-solar-energy-system-and-why-you-should-know-them) Sep 16, 2022 3:31:08 PM / by [Sara Richardson](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/author/sara-richardson) posted in [Solar](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/solar), [Solar Technology](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/solar-technology), [Direct](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/direct), [Business Owners](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/topic/business-owners) [0 Comments](https://www.cleanenergynexus.com/blog/parts-of-a-solar-energy-system-and-why-you-should-know-them#comments-listing) You're looking into finally getting into solar energy and starting to do your research on the pros and cons. You learn all about the benefits, the cost savings, the financing options, and start looking into solar partners and installers.  What you don't look into is the nitty-gritty; the components of the solar system.  Why? It's easier than you think, less technical than you think, and you can learn the six major components and how they work together to make a solar power generation system produce useable electricity in under five minutes. The more you know... right? 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