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 ...

The way cities grew over the last century often pushed your daily needs far from your front door. Homes went in one place, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The massive tax and spending law signed in July halts a federal incentive for residential solar, and homeowners and ...

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 ...

The solar power era is getting brighter by the day. With U.S. states such as Massachusetts moving forward on legislation to revitalize the state's solar industry and K-12 schools reportedly ...

SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Employees of Solar Forward install solar electric panels on a residential rooftop on February 27, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. President Obama signed into law an ...

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

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 ...

Types of solar panels in the UK: Monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin-film compared - Here’s how monocrystalline, ...