Meyer Burger manufactures solar cells in Colorado Springs, Colorado for its module production in Goodyear for residential rooftop systems, commercial and industrial rooftop systems and solar farms.

Meyer Burger to commercialize 29.6%-efficient perovskite tandem solar cells. Meyer Burger is working with several research institutes in Switzerland and Germany to integrate perovskite tandem technology into its manufacturing processes.

For those seeking an investment option in the solar sector, solar company stocks or ETFs are a good option. People can also profit from solar energy by having solar panels installed on their own homes or businesses in order to take advantage of net metering to reduce utility bills.

With a cash purchase, you buy your system for its full cost upfront and have no payments moving forward. If you choose a solar loan, it's similar to financing a car or paying off your mortgage — you'll be required to make fixed monthly payments over your loan term, which is usually anywhere from five to 25 years.