About RecentSun
RecentSun is an independent website that looks at where the solar market is heading - how equipment costs, incentives, utility rules and new business models such as community solar are changing the decision to go solar.
Our focus
Most solar content explains how panels work. RecentSun is more interested in the context around them: why prices move, how policy changes affect payback, what net-metering reforms mean for households, and which trends are durable rather than hype. We write for homeowners, renters and curious readers who want to understand the bigger picture before making decisions.
What you will find here
- Analysis and guides on calculating savings realistically, panel efficiency, panel types, home batteries and community solar.
- A solar ROI calculator and a production estimator for testing your own assumptions.
- A solar market FAQ.
Our approach to numbers
We avoid quoting precise market statistics unless we can point to a public source, and we flag when rules have changed. Market conditions move quickly, so treat any figure on this site as context rather than a forecast, and check current details with official sources.
What we are not
RecentSun is not an analyst firm, installer, lender or financial adviser, and it does not sell or install solar equipment. Nothing here is investment, financial or tax advice. Please read our disclaimer.
How the site is funded
The site may display advertising served by Google AdSense. Advertisers do not influence what we write.
Corrections and topic suggestions are welcome through the contact page.