You might think those sleek panels on your neighbor's roof are just quietly soaking up sunshine. Turns out, there's more ...

PHOENIX — Rooftop solar panels could prevent firefighters from gaining necessary access when battling a home fire, officials said. “Solar panels are, of course, placed on roofs and that can cause an ...

Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging ...

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints, including in Philadelphia. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation. By Jeff Brady, NPR August 14, 2024 The solar ...

The Westlands Solar Park near the town of Lemoore in California's San Joaquin Valley. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Every month, California throws away enough solar and wind energy ...

Snow is a challenge to solar panels. But not anymore. This snow-friendly solar technology is going to shift things for solar ...

Numerous factors continue to pull at the Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) as it moves through Q1. This past month, the index largely moved sideways, only exhibiting a slight upward movement of ...

Millions of end-of-life solar panels are being decommissioned within the next couple of years. Researchers, start-ups, and governments are looking to create an industry for recycling solar panels, not ...

Winter weather can challenge rooftop systems, but a few smart habits can keep your panels performing well even when the snow and cold start to settle in.

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 ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

PHILADELPHIA — The solar power industry is booming and that growth helps the world meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels. But an emerging problem in the U.S. solar business that installs ...