SolarHold is a free resource, and free resources have to be funded somehow. This page explains exactly how, in plain language. We think you should know how a site makes money before you trust its recommendations.
The Short Version
SolarHold earns commissions when readers buy products or request services through some of the links on this site. These are affiliate links. They cost you nothing extra. The price you pay is identical whether you use our link or go to the retailer directly. The commission comes out of the retailer’s margin, not your pocket.
Amazon Associates
SolarHold is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
When you click an Amazon link on this site and buy something, we may receive a small commission. This applies to the product you clicked and, in many cases, other items you buy during that visit.
Other Affiliate Partners
Beyond Amazon, SolarHold works with other affiliate programs and networks, which may include Skimlinks and direct partnerships with retailers and manufacturers in the solar and backup-power space. Some links on this site are automatically monetized through these networks. The same rule applies throughout: you never pay more for using our links.
Lead Generation and Quote Requests
Some pages, particularly those covering home solar installation and state incentives, include forms where you can request quotes from local installers. If you choose to submit one of these forms, SolarHold may receive a referral fee from the lead-generation network or installer.
Submitting a quote form connects you with third-party installers who will contact you. This is optional. It is always your choice, the forms are clearly labeled, and you are never required to use them to read the content on the page.
Advertising
SolarHold may display advertising from third-party ad networks. These ads are labeled as advertising and are separate from our editorial content. Advertisers do not influence what we recommend or what we publish.
What Affiliate Income Does Not Change
This is the part that matters most. Earning a commission does not change what we recommend.
We choose products based on specifications, owner reviews, and genuine fit for a stated need. We include honest cons on every product. We tell readers when a product is wrong for them, and when to skip a purchase entirely. We will recommend the better option for your situation even when it earns us less, or nothing at all. If a recommendation and a commission ever pointed in different directions, the recommendation wins. A resource that lets payouts pick its winners is not a resource worth reading.
Questions
If anything about how SolarHold is funded is unclear, email contact@smartlifeitems.com and we will explain it. For more on how we research and select products, see our about and methodology pages.
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on endorsements and testimonials in advertising.