When golf ball-sized hail started hammering Texas last spring, solar panels across the state faced their ultimate test. The verdict? Most panels emerged unscathed, proving that today's solar ...

Even though going solar is one of the best ways to drastically reduce energy bills and promote healthier air quality, misinformation can prevent homeowners from taking the leap to enjoy these benefits ...

Rethinking solar panel geometry beyond the traditional rectangle can unlock significant energy potential by optimizing coverage on complex, irregular rooflines.

Even on gray winter days, with the thermometer well below freezing and the sky a uniform sheet of cloud, modern solar panels can continue churning out power-sometimes more efficiently, even, than when ...

It sounds like magic: Capturing energy from the sun and converting it into electricity to run your toaster. It's science, not magic, though. Solar panels use a curious bit of science called the ...

This is how long solar panels should last on a typical home - The good news is that solar panels last a long time, typically ...

When Yarmouth resident John Beach steps out into his backyard, he sees two things he’s proud of: a sprawling garden filled with tomatoes, zucchini, and berries, and 12 solar panels installed on his ...

Volt Modern Roofing and Solar specializes in commercial and residential solar installations. It offers products from Enphase Energy, Qcells and SunPower. Its service area extends across Rocklin, ...

Heritage buildings face mounting pressure to cut carbon emissions, but traditional solar panels often clash with their historic appearance and face public resistance. Building-integrated photovoltaics ...

Kimberly Dawn Neumann is a multi-published NYC-based writer whose work has appeared in myriad publications ranging from Forbes to Real Simple to Cosmopolitan. She’s written hundreds of articles as ...

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 ...

John Beach stands in his backyard in Yarmouth, where he can see his newly installed solar panels. When Yarmouth resident John Beach steps out into his backyard, he sees two things he’s proud of: a ...