Solar panels are steadily gaining ground with consumers as a viable renewable energy option for powering one's home. While most people are familiar with solar panels, which are the often large panels ...

For many homeowners, installing rooftop solar panels seems like a smart idea to reduce electricity bills, but the upfront cost and installation complexity ...

Sell your solar energy to the utility or store it in a battery for later use. The choice is yours with a hybrid solar setup. The independence of having a solar panel system is liberating. Imagine ...

In the first part of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of solar panels, which are quite resilient. In this part, we look at residential solar inverters in their various forms, ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

There are plenty of options for wattage in the solar panel market (including 200-, 250-, 300- and 500-watt panels), but 400-watt panels are one of the most common choices you'll see in use on homes ...

Buying a home is not an easy decision, and there's more to consider than curb appeal, location, or square footage. Sustainability is another key factor. According to the National Association of ...

From shopping to generating electricity, the process of getting solar can take months. Here's what'll happen on installation day (and how to prep for it). Most people will need to find an installer to ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Solar panels are flat rectangles that sit on top of your roof. They're the most common way to go solar. Over 4 million homes in America now have them.

Plug-in units can be up to 97% less expensive than traditional panels. Lawmakers announce bill to provide American renters ...

Perhaps you’re dreaming of obtaining your home’s electricity without having to rely on that provided by your town or city. If so, you’re hoping to go “off the grid.” And if that’s your dream, you’ve ...