The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Sunday, November 10, below:Final Fantasy I-VI Pixel Remaster CollectionFINAL FANTASY I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition - 2024 (PS4)The first six Final Fantasy titles paved the way for the series as we see it today. Many fans still regard both Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy VI as some of the best that Final Fantasy has to offer, with gripping narratives and engaging gameplay. This package includes all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, which feature updated graphics, soundtracks, font, and more. Mario & Luigi: BrothershipMario & Luigi: BrothershipMario & Luigi: Brothership is the first Mario & Luigi title on Nintendo Switch, acting as the first new entry in the series in over nine years. Developed by Acquire, this is the first 3D entry in the series, with plenty of new mechanics to discover. Join Mario and Luigi on this adventure to reconnect the world of Concordia and set sail to many islands on Shipshape Island!Silent Hill 2Silent Hill 2 - PlayStation 5Bloober Team's remake of Silent Hill 2 is on sale at Woot this weekend for $59.99. Recreating one of Konami's most beloved titles was never going to be easy, but the Silent Hill 2 remake delivers an immersive horror experience that preserves almost everything that made the original so great. In our 8/10 review, we said the game "smoothly polishes down the rough edges of the original games combat while taking a piece of heavy grit sandpaper to scuff up every rust and mold-covered surface of its nightmarish environments, successfully making them appear far more abrasive and menacing to explore."Arcane: League of Legends - Season One 4K UHD Blu-rayArcane: League of Legends - Season One - Limited Edition Steelbook 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rayArcane: League of Legends Season 2 is officially out today, and this is a great deal if you've yet to watch Season 1. The complete Season 1 4K UHD Blu-ray collection is only $34.99 at Amazon, which is $25 off its standard price. Packed inside a unique Steelbook, this is perfect for both new viewers and even the biggest of Arcane fans. LG UltraGear 45" OLED Curved MonitorLG UltraGear 45" OLED Curved WQHD 240Hz Gaming MonitorThis weekend, you can save $700 off this UltraGear 45" OLED curved monitor. With a resolution of 1440p and a refresh rate of 240Hz, you can expect a fantastic experience that is perfect for gaming. The OLED panel allows for high color accuracy and a wider viewing angle, so this monitor is also a great option for watching video content or movies.Sony UBP-X700 4K UHD Blu-ray PlayerSony UBP-X700 4K Ultra HD Home Theater Streaming Blu-ray DVD Player If you don't own either an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, it's not likely you have a quality 4K UHD Blu-ray Player. This weekend, you can save $90 off this Sony UBP-X700 model, which supports 4K upscaling, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and more. The player even has a HDR-SDR converter, allowing you to watch content on any display with vivid colors.Sony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesSony WH-1000XM5 HeadphonesThe Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones are some of the best you can find on the market. Sony made tremendous improvements from previous models, with major upgrades to both noise cancelation and sound quality. In our 9/10 review, we said, "The Sony WH-1000XM5 is hands down the best sounding and most impressive noise-canceling headphones around."Sonic X Shadow GenerationsSonic X Shadow Generations - Nintendo SwitchSonic X Shadow Generations just released last month, and you can already save $10 off a Nintendo Switch copy at Woot. This package includes a remastered version of Sonic Generations and a brand-new campaign focused on Shadow. Both 2D and 3D levels are included, making for the ultimate package for any Sonic fan. Super Mario RPGSuper Mario RPG - Nintendo SwitchThe remake of Super Mario RPG is $31.99 at Woot right now, which is a great price for this classic title. If you've yet to either play the original or check out the remake, this is the perfect time to do so. Composer Yoko Shimimura returned to compose the remake's original soundtrack, and each boss and environment has been expertly recrafted for the Nintendo Switch.Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorStar Wars Jedi: Survivor - PlayStation 4Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - XBOX OneThis weekend, you can save on the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. The next chapter of Cal's journey is set years after the ending of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. New lightsaber styles, planets, and more await.

Warning: thisWolf Hallreview contains spoilers.Peter Straughan and Peter Kosminskys exquisite, careful adaptation of Hilary Mantels Cromwell trilogy is finally back after almost a decade after it first aired. For anybody who still has the stomach for despotic rulers and political skulduggery this week, thats cause for celebration. This wise drama deserved to be completed, and a performance as quietly commanding as Mark Rylances deserves our full attention.Youll need to giveWolf Hall: The Mirror and the Lightyour full attention, although effort has been made in this first episode to explain the whos, whats and wherefores. Its easier to follow than the first series thanks to the absence so far of timeline-jumping flashbacks. Its also easier to see, perhaps in response to criticism of the 2015 series atmospherically gloomy, candlelit look. Apart from the scenes inside Cromwells home, almost everything happens in bright daylight. If that continues as a lighting scheme, then its a neat way to divide Cromwells requirement to be one person in private, and another in public.Inside Cromwells chamber is the only element that may trip an unsure viewer up in the form of Jonathan Pryces Cardinal Wolsey. Several years dead by the series 1536 timeline, this Wolsey is a phantom of Cromwells imagination. His conversations with his former mentor are Cromwell talking to himself, and a precious insight into whats going on behind the sorrowful yet alert expression Rylance hides behind at court. With Wolsey, Cromwell can be bold, honest and wry a man in his own right. With Henry, he must be nothing more than an extension of the kings power.We see as much in the scene where Cromwell bodily removes Fitzwilliam, Earl of Southampton from the Privy Council chamber for speaking his mind and telling Harry where hes going wrong in the matter of his daughter Mary. A good attack dog, Cromwell uses his physicality to enforce Henrys will. He also throws his weight around in dealings with Catholic plotters the Poles, taking Sir Geoffrey Pole by the shoulders to quite literally put him in his place when he attempts to stand in his way. However much Cromwells wits are now his weapon, the former soldier who carries a knife up his sleeve is never far away. As he warns French ambassador Chapuys, this blacksmiths son may have lost the art of metalwork, but he can still swing a hammer.With Princess Mary (Lilit Lesser), Cromwell hides the brute and instead shows her the loving father-figure and royal servant. Reading between his lines, she signs the oath of obedience Henry requires of her, and once again, Crumb delivers what Henry demands and is rewarded.Read more With each step of his ascendency though, comes the threat that lowborn Cromwell is rising dangerously high, and thats thanks to Damian Lewis gently terrifying performance as Henry VIII. Lewis imbues the king with vicious menace and in this episode, does most of it behind a smile. His unctuous post-wedding night boast in Cromwells ear about Jane Seymours freshness and maidenly modesty may have been nauseating, but not more so than how Cromwell subsumes himself to his king, measuring his every word and look. When Mary complains, I thought they would all say plain what I know they believe, about the nobles on whose support shed relied for her restoration to the line of succession after Anne Boleyns death, shes showing her naivety. In the court of Henry VIII, saying plain what you believe is no way to survive.Survival both Marys and his own preoccupies Thomas Cromwell in this first episode. As Henry VIIs leading adviser, he has his head in the mouth of a lion and is astute enough to know that one clumsy move will be the end of him.Succession, eat your heart out: no drama better illustrates the precariousness of being in the employ of a tyrant thanWolf Hall. Its historical setting raises the stakes to the skies take a wrong step in the court of Henry VIII and you wont just lose your livelihood and reputation, but also your head. Thats why Mary feels frustrated. Her fathers courtiers may well believe in her divine right to succeed him on the throne, but theyre damned if theyre going to say so out loud.Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light continues next Sunday at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer. Its due to air on PBS Masterpiece in the US in 2025.

Its almost a decade since Wolf Hall aired on the BBC. Back then, the wonderful actor Bernard Hill, who played the foul-mouthed Duke of Norfolk in the 2015 series, was still with us. Tom Holland, who played Thomas Cromwells young son Gregory, had yet to put on his Spider-Man suit. So much time has passed since then that anybody would be forgiven for needing a reminder of who the characters are and where they fit in to this Hilary Mantel adaptation.Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light concludes Mantels retelling of Thomas Cromwells 16th century rise to power under Henry VIII, against a backdrop of an England in religious turmoil after the king broke with Catholicism and named himself head of the Church of England. It picks up exactly where the first series left off, with the 1536 execution of Henrys second wife Anne Boleyn (Claire Foy), following trumped-up charges of adultery and treason.Heres a run-down of who everybody is and where they stand.Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance)Wolf Hall ended with Cromwell (Bridge of Spies and The BFGs Mark Rylance) being drawn into an embrace by a smiling Henry, who was celebrating Cromwells successful concoction of treason charges against Anne Boleyn, her execution, and the kings immediate marriage to wife number three: Jane Seymour. Cromwell, however does not smile in Henrys arms. He recognises that his survival lives and dies with this dangerous, unforgiving king, and that hell have to walk an extremely careful path not to go the way of Anne, or his predecessor Cardinal Wolsey (see below).For now though, Henry is pleased with Lord Cromwell, and has elevated him further, to the position of Lord Privy Seal, Secretary to the king and Viceregent in Spirituals aka the kings deputy in the English church. Not bad for the low-born Putney son of a blacksmith. Cromwell is extremely powerful and wealthy, but his common birth undermines him with the nobles in Henrys court. Without Henrys protection, the enemies who see him as an interloper would act against him.Cromwell also made enemies due to the imprisonment and execution of former Lord Chancellor Thomas More, a steadfast Catholic who refused to swear an oath recognising Henrys supremacy in the newly Protestant church of England. As the architect of Anne Boleyn and her brother George Boleyns downfall, Cromwell is also disliked by Annes wealthy uncle the Duke of Norfolk (now played by Timothy Spall), who enjoyed the connection to the throne while she was queen. Himself a Protestant believer, Cromwell nonetheless used alliances with (now, secretly) Catholic aristocrats the Pole family to bring about Annes demise. The Poles hope to restore Catholicism to England by marrying Mary Henrys daughter with his first wife Catherine of Aragon into their family and having her succeed the king on the throne.Henry VIII (Damian Lewis)A brief bit of background: Henrys older brother Arthur had been heir to the throne of England, and as a teenager was married to 16-year-old Catholic Spanish princess Catherine of Aragon. Six months into the (unconsummated, according to Catherine) marriage, Arthur died of an illness and so to maintain the Spanish alliance, Catherine was married to Henry and they had a daughter Princess Mary. Henry and Catherine failed to produce a son who could inherit the English throne, which Henry (conveniently) interpreted as a divine judgement on his incestuous and unholy marriage to his brothers widow, and so sought to have the marriage annulled so that he could remarry and try again for an heir.The annulment wasnt granted by Rome, so Henry (Billions and A Spy Among Friends Damian Lewis) broke with Catholicism, imposed Protestantism on England and sent his first wife and daughter away so that he could marry Anne Boleyn. Anne gave birth to a daughter who would go on to be crowned Elizabeth I after Henry eventually restored his daughters to the line of succession just before his death but had no surviving sons. Henry had Cromwell frame Anne for treason, and had her executed so that he could marry his third wife Jane Seymour. Thats where we find him in The Mirror and the Light: married to Jane, rid of Anne, and frustrated that his Catholic daughter Mary refuses to swear an oath of obedience recognising his supremacy in the church.Cardinal Wolsey (Jonathan Pryce)In Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, we see Cromwell having discussions with Wolsey (Slow Horses and Game of Thrones Jonathan Pryce) in his private rooms. These are figments of Cromwells imagination, as Wolsey died six years before the events of the series. In his lifetime, Wolsey was a father figure to Cromwell, whose own father had been an abusive drunk. The two shared similarly low-born backgrounds (Wolseys father was a butcher) and made similarly impressive careers. Cromwell remained steadfastly loyal to Wolsey, and used the trial of Anne Boleyn to avenge him against the men responsible for Wolseys downfall. Well, all but one of themWolsey had been the Lord Chancellor and the kings closest advisor, as well as Archbishop of York, but none of those titles protected him from Henrys wrath. When Wolsey failed to secure the annulment of Henrys first marriage, Henry turned on him, taking away his property and positions, and accusing him of treason. Wolsey died humiliated and stripped of his reputation, something that his loyal protge Cromwell could never forgive. When Cromwell needed men to accuse of having committed adultery with Anne Boleyn, he targeted the four who had acted in a cruel farce at court which had shown Wolsey being welcomed into hell, as well as a musician who had mocked the Cardinals downfall.Cromwell now needs to avoid suffering Wolseys same fate, and fears that his intense loyalty to the Cardinal will work against him. Henry knows that Cromwell took vengeance against the men who worked against Wolsey, and chief of those was the king himself.Lady Mary (Lilit Lesser)Formerly Princess Mary but declared illegitimate after Henrys break with Rome, the 20-year-old daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon is currently being held by the crown. She has so far refused to swear an oath of obedience to her father as the head of the Church of England, choosing to remain loyal to her dead mother and to her faith. A Catholic that many believers still see as Henrys true heir, Mary is the centre of various plots to put her on the throne and restore Catholicism to England. She sees Cromwell as a particular friend, a position that could prove dangerous if Henry suspects Cromwell of working against him in favour of Mary.Mary is played by Lilit Lesser, the actor daughter of renowned actor Anton Lesser, who played Catholic martyr Thomas More in the first series of Wolf Hall.Jane Seymour (Kate Phillips)Peaky Blinders actor Kate Phillips once again takes up her role as the kings third wife Jane Seymour, a former lady-in-waiting to Anne Boleyn and part of the Seymour family who own Wolf Hall from which Hilary Mantels trilogy and this series takes its name. Unlike sexually experienced Anne Boleyns negotiations with Henry (she was reported to have allowed him access to her body inch by progressive inch), Jane presented to Henry as shy, pious and virginal.Rafe Sadler (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) & Gregory Cromwell (Charlie Rowe)Though Thomas Cromwell had only one surviving son Gregory after the death of his wife and two daughters from illness, Rafe Sadler is also like a son to him. Rafe was raised and educated as part of Cromwells household from the age of seven, and worked for Cromwell as his chief clerk. In The Mirror and the Light, Rafe has become a part of the kings retinue and so now serves two masters Henry and Cromwell. Hes played by Game of Thrones and The Queens Gambits Thomas Brodie-Sangster.Read more Young Gregory Cromwell was played by the MCUs Tom Holland in the 2015 series, but now is played by Slow Horses and Vanity Fairs Charlie Rowe. Scenes of Rowe as Gregory standing next to his father at Anne Boleyns execution have been digitally added to the opening scenes of The Mirror and the Light, which starts where Wolf Hall left off.Thomas Call-Me-Risley Wriothesley (Harry Melling)Harry Melling (His Dark Materials, The Queens Gambit, Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter films) replaces Joel McCormack in the role of Call-Me for The Mirror and the Light. Risleys a case of keep your friends close but your enemies closer for Cromwell. In the first series, the clerk was a protge of Stephen Gardiner, the former Secretary to the king displaced by Cromwell, and no fan of our lead. Risley remains in contact with Gardiner, who is currently in France serving as the kings ambassador.Stephen Gardiner (Alex Jennings)Cromwells former sparring partner and political rival was played by Mark Gatiss in Wolf Halls first series, and now the role goes to The Crown and This is Going to Hurts Alex Jennings. Gardiner is the Bishop of Winchester and the kings ambassador to France (though according to Mantels novels, hed rather not be). He was pushed out by Cromwell and so resents him, and his continued alliance with new member of Cromwells team Risley represents another threat.Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk (Timothy Spall)Played by Bernard Hill in the 2015 series and now taken on by The Sixth Commandment and Mr. Turners Timothy Spall, the Duke of Norfolk is a brute of a politician, and also no fan of Thomas Cromwell. The uncle of both Anne Boleyn and Henrys future wife Catherine Howard, hes closely embedded in Henrys court.Countess of Salisbury, Margaret Pole (Dame Harriet Walter)A powerful noblewoman and niece to King Edward IV, the Countess of Salisbury is the matriarch of the Catholic Pole family. Her son Reginald was the last Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury, and in The Mirror and the Light, is in Europe forging alliances with Emperor Charles V and planning to lead a crusade to bring England back under papal control. To Henrys horror, his cousin Reginald has written a book urging the people of England to rebel against their king and restore the country to Rome. The Poles wish Princess Mary restored to the succession.Margaret is played by Succession, Silo and the Royal Shakespeare Companys Dame Harriet Walter.Eustache Chapuys (Karim Kadjar)The London ambassador of Emperor Charles V, Chapuys is a Catholic loyal to Princess Mary and a useful but dangerous man for Cromwell to know. Hes played by Leave to Remains Karim Kadjar.Richard Cromwell (Joss Porter)Thomas Cromwells nephew Richard is played by The Undeclared Wars Joss Porter. Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light airs on Sundays at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Since launch, Gemini on iOS has been part of the Google (Search) app. Thats about to change with at least one iPhone user today spotting a standalone Google Gemini app on the App Store that also lets you access Gemini Live.With this standalone app, you get a Gemini icon on your homescreen: Unlock the power of Google AI on your iPhone. Since launch, youve had to open the Google app and switch over to the Gemini tab at the top. Alternatively, the Google apps homescreen widget was updated in September with customizable shortcuts that let you directly access Gemini with one tap.The listing for Google Gemini shows the ability to access Gemini Live. This is not yet available in the Google app, with one user that downloaded the app showing the voice experience in action. Gemini is taking advantage of a Live Activity to let it be active while you continue using your phone.Credit: u/lostshenanigansSo far, theres only one report of this app being downloadable for a user in the Philippines. The App Store listing does not load in the US (This app is currently not available in your country or region), with Google presumably testing in a few countries before the wider launch.In terms of functionality, Gemini on iPhone via the Google app today is on par with gemini.google.com. However, Google has not updated the UI to match the Android experience. Hopefully, this standalone app will allow Google to deliver faster updates. As a reminder, Google Assistant is its own app on the Apple platform.More on Gemini:Add 9to5Google to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Google experts who break news about Google and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Google on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Late last month, Apple unveiled the first Macs with the M4 chip: the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini. Thats about half of the Mac lineup, leaving the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro. Among the two remaining desktops, the Mac Studio is definitely the more popular one though its a bit outdated, still sporting the M2 Max and M2 Ultra. Heres everything were expecting with the next Mac Studio, though it is a bit light.Faster connectivityWith the M4 Pro Mac mini, as well as the higher end MacBook Pros, Apple introduced Thunderbolt 5 allowing for speeds of up to 120Gb/s, triple the theoretical maximum of Thunderbolt 4. Apple will likely introduce Thunderbolt 5 ports on the Mac Studio as well.Heres how Apple describes Thunderbolt 5:MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max features Thunderbolt 5 ports that more than double transfer speeds up to 120 Gb/s, enabling faster external storage, expansion chassis, and powerful docking and hub solutions. For example, by connecting just a single cable, pros like music producers can now light up their entire studio.Apple might also introduce support for Wi-Fi 7, like they did on the iPhone 16 lineup. However, they didnt do this on the first round of M4 Macs for some reason, so its a little bit more questionable.Wi-Fi 7 supports speeds of up to 46 Gbps, which is over five times faster than Wi-Fi 6Es 9 Gbps. Wi-Fi 7 also operates on 320 MHz channels and supports the 6 GHz band, widely reducing interference and signal congestion.M4 Max and M4 Ultra chipsApple already introduced the M4 Max chip in the new MacBook Pro, and its currently one of the fastest chips on the market. It sports a 16 core CPU and 40 core GPU, which means a theoretical M4 Ultra would be around double that with a 32 core CPU and 80 core GPU, thanks to Apples UltraFusion technology.M4 Pro Mac mini is currently the fastest desktop Mac, while also being the smallest computer Apple has ever made. However, once the new Mac Studio is out, thatll no longer be the case.Release dateAccording to Bloombergs Mark Gurman, the new Mac Studio should be released by mid-2025, which probably suggests an unveiling at WWDC25.Are you excited for the next Mac Studio? Let us know in the comments below.Follow Michael:X/Twitter,Threads,InstagramAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

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Source:&nbsp ShutterstockThe government has announced 47 million in funding to unlock up to 28,000 homes stalled by nutrient neutrality rules The Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund, announced on Thursday (7 November), will support development across seven councils in England that have been hit by the wastewater run-off rules designed to protect the environment.Areas to receive funding include the Norfolk Broads and the River Wensum 8.8 million to unlock more than 6,000 new homes; the Solent nearly 7 million to unlock more than 2,700 new homes; and the River Axe 4 million to unlock around 1000 new homes.The money will be used to protect local rivers and precious habitats in the affected areas, ensuring new homes built there do not come at the expense of the environment, according to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).AdvertisementIt will support locally led schemes, such as creating new wetlands and upgrading septic tanks to enable sustainable housebuilding.The seven councils will each receive a cut of 45 million of the funding, while 20 of the largest sites affected by nutrient neutrality rules will each get an additional 100,000 to support planning teams implement pollution solutions in their area.Building work in the affected areas is expected to start shortly, according to the MHCLG.New nutrient neutrality rules were introduced by Natural England in March 2022 to prevent new dwellings from adding wastewater run-off particularly phosphates and nitrates.The rules affect 74 local planning authorities in rural areas and apply to applications that propose a net increase in the number of dwellings.AdvertisementIn order to gain planning consent in the affected areas, applicants must calculate nutrient neutrality to prove that their proposed development avoids adding pollution.But the rules have stalled the development of thousands of homes. Shortly after their introduction, the RIBA said they were bringing development control to a standstill in some areasas planning officers were caught off guard by the new restrictions.Speaking about the new funding, housing and planning minister Matthew Pennycook said:We must build more homes across the country and unlock growth, but this must not come at the expense of our natural environment.Through this fund and alongside major reforms to the planning system, we will accelerate housebuilding and deliver nature recovery, creating a win-win outcome for both the economy and for nature.Environment Minister Mary Creagh added: Britain faces a housing and nature crisis. This new government was elected with a mandate to get Britain building again and restore nature. That is why we will deliver a planning system that unlocks the building of homes and improves outcomes for nature.Areas to receive nutrient neutrality funding:Norfolk Broads and the River Wensum - 8.8 million to unlock over 6000 new homesRiver Axe - 4 million to unlock around 1000 new homesThe Solent - nearly 7 million to unlock over 2700 new homesRiver Wye - over 2.7 million to unlock over 3000 new homesRiver Mease - over 2.5 million to unlock over 700 new homesRiver Lambourn - over 2.4 million to unlock over 800 new homesRiver Eden, River Derwent and Bassenthwaite Lake, River Kent and Esthwaite Water Catchment - over 15 million to unlock over 13,000 new homes 2024-11-08Anna Highfieldcomment and share

Despite Washington's cloudy, rainy weather, homeowners can still benefit from solar panels. Whether you're looking to save on your power bill or cash in on government incentives, we did the research for you to find the best solar panel companies in business in Washington.The state's100% clean electricity goal and the2021 Climate Commitment Act have continually increased the role of renewable and clean energy sources (including solar) in power generation. The Inflation Reduction Act's federal tax credit is also a massive boon to homeowners looking to switch to clean energy, offering a 30% tax rebate on the cost of any clean energy additions to your home.Washington state also offers net metering, which credits your household for sending excess energy produced by your solar panel system to the grid -- and allows you to pull energy from the grid when your solar panels can't produce the energy your home needs. Can solar panels save you money? Interested in understanding the impact solar can have on your home? Enter some basic information below, and well instantly provide a free estimate of your energy savings. Given the combination of state and federal solar incentives and utility rate increases, installing a solar system to ease your financial burdens and increase your energy independence might be a decision worth considering. Here's a look at some of the best solar installation companies, to help you get started.Best national solar companies in Washington EnergyPal Most versatile Read full review EnergyPal is more than just a middleman. It'll handle your solar installation from beginning to end while also allowing you to benefit from its proprietary engine and competitive bidding process. The company offers a range of hardware for panels, batteries and inverters, has plentiful financing options and offers responsive customer service support. Equipment 8.7 / 10 Warranty 6.5 / 10 Service 7 / 10 Pros and Cons Pros Certified and vetted local network of installers and partnersLots of hardware choices for panels, batteries and invertersCompetitive pricing and bidding processResponsive customer service support Cons Warranties can vary by brand or productDoesn't handle the installation itself Areas served Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin Product details EnergyPal is both a marketplace and an energy advisor. It uses its proprietary quote builder engine to customize your solar system; then it'll contract with a local company and act as your single point of contact for everything from installation to permitting. Hardware options include solar panels, batteries and inverters from QCells, REC, Silfab, Aptos, Tesla, Enphase, SolarEdge and FranklinWH. You can expect a workmanship guarantee of 5-10 years, with manufacturer warranties of up to 30 years depending on the hardware. No weatherization warranty is offered. Customers can also take advantage of third-party monitoring tools, from Enphase, SolarEdge, Tesla and others. While EnergyPal isn't rated by the BBB, it receives positive customer reviews online and scores a 4.7 on Trustpilot. Show more details Freedom Forever Best for cash customers Read full review Include Freedom Forever in your search if you want the backing of a national company that installs a wide variety of the most popular solar equipment available. Freedom Forever also extends a couple of products that take some of the pain and risk out of going solar, like a production guarantee and an escrow option with cash purchases. Online reviews say customer satisfaction has been low of late, though the company says that's changing. Equipment 9.3 / 10 Warranty 7 / 10 Service 5 / 10 Pros and Cons Pros Production guaranteePrice-match guaranteeCash escrow option Cons Customer service concernsSome warranties are longer elsewhere Areas served Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Wisconsin Product details Freedom Forever, one of the largest American solar installers, installs some of the most popular residential equipment. It offers a production guarantee and an uncommon cash escrow option is a welcome step toward a less stressful process. Freedom Forever has had customer service issues, with complaints of paying for a nonfunctional system while dealing with poor communication and long waits. Some recent customers have had flawless experiences, but those reviews appear alongside many more negative ones. The company says things have turned around after a bad stretch, but its worth monitoring. Show more details Purelight Power Newcomer with in-house installers Read full review Purelight Power is the new kid on the block, but that doesn't mean it's second-rate. The solar company has been expanding rapidly into multiple states and has an in-house team that takes customers through every step of planning, permitting and installation. Warranty periods are fairly standard, but the company offers solar panels from companies like Silfab, SEG and Tesla Solar, battery options from Tesla Powerwall and Franklin Home Battery, and microinverters from Tesla. Equipment 9.3 / 10 Warranty 6 / 10 Service 9 / 10 Explore with Purelight Pros and Cons Pros 25-year parts and production warrantyPost-installation experienceDoesnt use subcontractors Cons No lease or PPA payment optionsDont use our top-rated solar panel brands Areas served Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Washington Product details Purelight Power was only founded in 2019, but the company has expanded rapidly and now operates in eight states. Like many other solar companies, Purelight has an in-house team that handles the solar installations and it works with credit unions and financing partners to offer a "zero down offer," which works the same as a solar loan. It doesn't offer solar leases or power purchase agreements, but you can purchase cash. Hardware offerings are strong, with tier-one solar panels from Silfab, SEG and Tesla Solar. While they aren't CNET's top-ranked panels, they're reliable and well-known brands. Battery options are stronger, with the Tesla Powerwall and Franklin Home Battery being among the best solar battery options around. Warranty periods are standard, with a 25-year production warranty for most solar panel offerings, with some longer at 30. Purelight Power offers a standard 10-year warranty for labor and weatherization. Show more details Tesla Solar Most affordable Read full review Tesla's solar branch seems to be the least loved of Elon Musk's ventures. Even Tesla's Solar Roof seems to get more love. If price is the thing you won't budge on, consider Tesla. By all accounts, Tesla installs quality panels and makes the closest thing there is to a household name in solar storage: the Powerwall. Where you might miss out is customer service. Discussion online seems to suggest Tesla's service is a bit of a gamble. Equipment 7.3 / 10 Warranty 6.5 / 10 Service 8 / 10 Pros and Cons Pros Low prices and a price-match guaranteeQuality equipmentLower-profile panels Cons Anecdotally, customer service can be poorFewer equipment options Areas served All 50 states Product details Solar panels from Tesla are likely to be the cheapest option where they are available. You can save thousands of dollars, without sacrificing on quality of equipment or the warranties that protect it. What you might sacrifice is customer service. From delays to price changes, to slow responses, to system malfunctions, social media reports of negative experiences aren't hard to find, including some who regret their choice. This is true of all solar companies, but the quantity of reports concerning Tesla is concerning. Show more details Local Washington solar installersNational solar panel installers aren't the only options you have. Here are some local companies we found that you may want to consider. A&R Solar Based in Seattle,A&R Solarinstalls solar panels,batteriesand EV chargers for residential and commercial customers. It also provides energy monitoring services. The company begins its installation with a home energy audit to assess your energy use and identify your energy-saving goals. According to A&R Solar, its in-house experts will review financing options and all incentives before installing a solar system. The company doesn't offer solar leasing or power purchase agreements. A&R Solar says you'll get 10-year performance, 10-year quality of work and 10-year free equipment replacement warranties on top of a manufacturer warranty of up to 25 years. See at A&R Solar Blossom Solar Blossom Solaris a full-service solar and battery installer based in northwestern Washington state. Before installation, Blossom Solar experts will conduct an energy audit of your home, help you design your solar system, manage all the required paperwork and local permitting, and organize the final inspection with your city officials. The company says it gives a 25-year product warranty and a 10-year quality-of-work warranty. It doesn&apos

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