Typically, Solar Sales Representatives earn commissions based on a percentage of the sale value, which may include the cost of solar panels, installation, and related services. Commissions can range from around 3% to 10% or more of the total sale.

Solar cells, also called photovoltaic cells, convert sunlight directly into electricity. Photovoltaics (often shortened as PV) gets its name from the process of converting light (photons) to electricity (voltage), which is called the photovoltaic effect.

If you're considering the many benefits of solar, it's important to understand the types of solar systems that are currently available, so you can choose the one best suited for your home. The three types of solar power systems are grid tied, off grid, and hybrid.

Being grid-tied is beneficial because you don't have to buy an expensive battery back-up system to store any excess energy. Being off-grid means you are not connected in any way to your grid's power system or utility company. This is appealing because you are 100% self-sustaining your energy use.