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 ...

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 ...

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

Solar panels continue to generate power effectively during winter months. Cold temperatures actually improve their efficiency ...

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 ...

A solar powered light in a landscaped backyard at night. You’d think that the sun has already given enough to the advancement and sustenance of life here on Earth. But, no. The 4.6 billion-year-old ...

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, ...

Most homeowners will need between 15 and 22 solar panels to cover their electricity use, but the exact number depends on three main factors: how much power your household consumes, how much sunlight ...

For this month’s installment of our How To New Hampshire series, we learn how to harness solar energy to power your home.

Solar panels may offer abundant and affordable energy — but their installation can be prohibitively expensive for many homeowners. That's why many have been opting to lease solar panels instead ...

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 ...

Winter might seem like the worst season for getting energy from solar panels, due to less sunlight and more snow, but as it ...