# SmartEnergyUSA > SmartEnergyUSA is a comprehensive solar energy information platform helping US homeowners compare solar panel costs, find top-rated solar companies, explore state and local incentives, understand electricity rates, and evaluate battery storage options. The site covers all 50 US states with state-level and city-level data. Website: https://www.smartenergyusa.com Phone: (888) 555-0123 ## Content Overview The site contains approximately 2,770 pages organized into 7 content silos, plus editorial blog content and informational pages. --- ## Solar Panel Cost URL pattern: `/solar-panel-cost/` (index), `/solar-panel-cost/[state]/` (state), `/solar-panel-cost/[state]/[city]/` (city) Each page provides localized solar cost data including: - Average cost per watt and total system cost for a typical 6kW system - 25-year savings estimates and payback period - Federal (30% ITC) and state-specific incentives that reduce cost - Average sun hours and electricity rates for the area - Cost comparison with neighboring states - Net metering availability Coverage: 50 states + city-level pages for major cities in each state. ## Solar Companies URL pattern: `/solar-companies/` (index), `/solar-companies/[state]/` (state), `/solar-companies/[state]/[city]/` (city) Each page lists top-rated solar installers in the area including: - Company name, rating, years in business, and contact info - Services offered (residential, commercial, battery storage) - Licensing, insurance, and certification details - Customer review summaries - Financing options available Coverage: 50 states + city-level pages. ## Solar Incentives URL pattern: `/solar-incentives/` (index), `/solar-incentives/[state]/` (state), `/solar-incentives/[state]/[city]/` (city) Each page details available financial incentives including: - Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) - currently 30% - State tax credits, rebates, and grants - Net metering policies and compensation rates - Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) where available - Property tax exemptions for solar installations - Sales tax exemptions on solar equipment - Local utility rebate programs Coverage: 50 states + city-level pages. ## Electricity Rates URL pattern: `/electricity-rates/` (index), `/electricity-rates/[state]/` (state), `/electricity-rates/[state]/[city]/` (city) Each page provides electricity pricing data including: - Average residential electricity rate (cents per kWh) - Utility companies serving the area - Rate trends and historical data - Time-of-use rate structures - How rates compare to national averages - Potential savings by switching to solar Coverage: 50 states + city-level pages. ## Energy Storage (Battery) URL pattern: `/energy-storage/` (index), `/energy-storage/[state]/` (state), `/energy-storage/[state]/[city]/` (city) Each page covers home battery storage options including: - Average installed cost per kWh (national avg ~$1,000/kWh) - Popular battery systems: Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ Battery 5P, Franklin WholHome, and more - Battery capacity (kWh), continuous power output (kW), and warranty details - Cost after federal tax credit (30% ITC applies to batteries paired with solar) - State-specific battery incentives - Average backup hours for typical home - Solar-plus-storage savings vs solar alone - Peak shaving and grid independence benefits Coverage: 50 states + city-level pages. ## Solar Panels (Brand Reviews) URL pattern: `/solar-panels/` (index), `/solar-panels/[brand]/` (brand detail) Each brand page provides: - Company overview, country of origin, and founding year - Tier classification (Premium, Mid-Range, or Budget) - Overall rating, pros, and cons - Individual product specs: model name, wattage, efficiency, cell type (Monocrystalline, TOPCon, HJT, etc.) - Panel dimensions, weight, temperature coefficient, degradation rate - Product and performance warranty length - Price range per panel ### Brands covered (25): - [SunPower](/solar-panels/sunpower/) - [REC Group](/solar-panels/rec-group/) - [Panasonic](/solar-panels/panasonic/) - [LG Solar](/solar-panels/lg-solar/) - [Q CELLS](/solar-panels/q-cells/) - [Canadian Solar](/solar-panels/canadian-solar/) - [JinkoSolar](/solar-panels/jinkosolar/) - [Trina Solar](/solar-panels/trina-solar/) - [LONGi](/solar-panels/longi/) - [Silfab Solar](/solar-panels/silfab-solar/) - [Maxeon Solar](/solar-panels/maxeon-solar/) - [First Solar](/solar-panels/first-solar/) - [Solaria](/solar-panels/solaria/) - [Mission Solar](/solar-panels/mission-solar/) - [Axitec](/solar-panels/axitec/) - [Phono Solar](/solar-panels/phono-solar/) - [Znshine](/solar-panels/znshine/) - [Astronergy](/solar-panels/astronergy/) - [Risen Energy](/solar-panels/risen-energy/) - [JA Solar](/solar-panels/ja-solar/) - [Aptos Solar](/solar-panels/aptos-solar/) - [Meyer Burger](/solar-panels/meyer-burger/) - [SunPower by Maxeon](/solar-panels/sunpower-by-maxeon/) - [Hanwha Q CELLS](/solar-panels/hanwha-qcells/) - [Boviet Solar](/solar-panels/boviet-solar/) ## Blog URL pattern: `/blog/` (index), `/blog/[slug]/` (article) 26 in-depth articles covering solar basics, costs and savings, equipment, incentives, battery storage, electricity, and home energy topics. Articles include: - [Solar Energy 101: A Complete Beginner's Guide](/blog/solar-energy-101-complete-beginners-guide/) - [How Much Do Solar Panels Cost in 2026?](/blog/how-much-do-solar-panels-cost-2026/) - [Solar Panel Types: Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline & Thin-Film](/blog/solar-panel-types-monocrystalline-polycrystalline-thin-film/) - [Federal Solar Tax Credit (ITC) Guide](/blog/federal-solar-tax-credit-itc-guide/) - [How Net Metering Works](/blog/how-net-metering-works/) - [Solar Battery Storage: Worth the Investment?](/blog/solar-battery-storage-worth-the-investment/) - [How to Read Your Electric Bill for Solar](/blog/how-to-read-your-electric-bill-solar/) - [Solar Panel Financing: Loans, Leases & PPAs](/blog/solar-panel-financing-loans-leases-ppas/) - [How Many Solar Panels Do I Need?](/blog/how-many-solar-panels-do-i-need/) - [Best Solar Panel Brands 2026](/blog/best-solar-panel-brands-2026/) - [Understanding Solar Panel Warranty](/blog/understanding-solar-panel-warranty/) - [Solar Panels and Home Value](/blog/solar-panels-and-home-value/) - [Time-of-Use Rates & Solar Savings](/blog/time-of-use-rates-solar-savings/) - [Solar Panels on Cloudy Days](/blog/solar-panels-cloudy-days/) - [Tesla Powerwall vs Enphase Battery](/blog/tesla-powerwall-vs-enphase-battery/) - [Solar Panel Degradation: How Long Do Panels Last?](/blog/solar-panel-degradation-how-long-do-panels-last/) - [How to Choose a Solar Installer](/blog/how-to-choose-a-solar-installer/) - [SRECs Explained: Solar Renewable Energy Credits](/blog/srecs-explained-solar-renewable-energy-credits/) - [The True Cost of Electricity: Why Rates Keep Rising](/blog/true-cost-of-electricity-why-rates-keep-rising/) - [Whole Home Battery Backup vs Generator](/blog/whole-home-battery-backup-vs-generator/) - [Solar Panels for Renters: Community Solar](/blog/solar-panels-for-renters-community-solar/) - [DIY Solar Installation: Worth the Risk?](/blog/diy-solar-installation-worth-the-risk/) - [How Solar Panels Are Made](/blog/how-solar-panels-are-made/) - [Electric Vehicle Charging with Solar Panels](/blog/electric-vehicle-charging-with-solar-panels/) - [Heat Pumps and Solar: Home Energy Combo](/blog/heat-pumps-and-solar-home-energy-combo/) - [How Much Do Solar Companies Pay to Lease Land?](/blog/how-much-do-solar-companies-pay-to-lease-land/) - [What Is Smart Energy? A Complete Guide](/blog/what-is-smart-energy/) - [Which Solar Panel Companies to Avoid](/blog/which-solar-panel-companies-to-avoid/) ## Authors URL pattern: `/authors/[slug]/` - [Sarah Chen](/authors/sarah-chen/) - Editor-in-Chief. Expertise: solar policy, market analysis, consumer advocacy. - [Marcus Rodriguez](/authors/marcus-rodriguez/) - Senior Solar Analyst. Expertise: system design, equipment reviews, installation. - [Dr. Emily Watson](/authors/emily-watson/) - Energy Policy Researcher. Expertise: incentives, financing, ROI analysis, utility policy. - [James Park](/authors/james-park/) - Technical Writer. Expertise: battery storage, inverters, grid technology, smart home. --- ## Other Pages - [Home](/) - [About](/about/) - [Get a Free Quote](/get-quote/) - [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy/) - [Terms of Service](/terms/) - [Sitemap (HTML)](/sitemap-html/)