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 ...

For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called ...

Solar panels: They might brighten the prospects of a home search or dim them. It all depends on the specifics. But still, by and large, homes on the market aren't likely to have solar panels. "We ...

"This worked for us and may work for you." Farmer shares personal experience after facing blackout with new solar panel ...

Blackouts happen. They can be a minor inconvenience, a serious health concern or something in between, but most people would rather avoid them, especially if they're unprepared. The rise in rooftop ...

Navigating different solar options for your home can be overwhelming. Luckily, though, there are free online resources ...

If you've ever looked at your energy bills and thought, "Why am I paying all this money when there's literally free energy beaming down from the sky?", well, you've got a point. While solar panels ...

Solar roof tiles use the same basic technology as solar panels but are designed to be integrated into roofs and mimic ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Reducing the stubborn soft costs of solar + storage is a much-discussed topic that will only become more important as the ...

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 ...

How Arizona’s Mesquite Solar complex became one of the nation’s largest solar sites and what its growth reveals about the ...