Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

Solar panels use the photovoltaic effect to turn sunlight into power. It's not magic, but it's surely magical. You already know that solar panels turn sunlight into electricity. But how? It almost ...

Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on ...

Switching your fossil fuels out for solar is a great way to efficiently power your energy needs. Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic (PV) panels, harness the photons in sunlight through their ...

Renewable sources, including solar, wind, and hydro, now produce roughly a quarter of America's electricity, and when combined with wind, make up 98% of new energy capacity in the US. But how do solar ...

Solar panels and snow are often framed as natural enemies, but the physics of how panels generate electricity tells a more ...

Liz Zack is an experienced DIYer obsessed with anything and everything home. To the dismay of the rest of her family, something is always under renovation or construction in her house, but it's ok, ...

Q: I heard that installing solar panels on a house can help save on energy costs. My house receives direct sunlight for most of the day, but I’m not sure if I should take the plunge. Are solar panels ...

Solar shingles are less noticeable and easier to put on the roof, but they cost more and can be less efficient. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Your home could be worth more with solar panels, but how much more depends on location and if you own the panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

When we bought a not-quite-finished off-grid home about a month into the COVID-19 lockdown, my wife and I set out on an adventure in more ways than one. We decided it was the right time to begin the ...