If you connect your panels to the grid, you won't be responsible for producing all your own energy. That's not the case if you go off the grid. Going solar doesn't mean going off the grid -- unless ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Solar energy is booming across residential properties as homeowners chase lower electricity bills and greener energy sources. Rooftop arrays have become a familiar sight in suburban neighborhoods, ...

Some simple physics makes it possible to power your home with sunshine. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence our ...

From assessing whether your home is a good candidate for solar energy to figuring out how solar panel tax credits work, a lot goes into setting up a solar power system for a home. However, one of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

ConnectDER has secured $35 million in Series D funding to support its meter socket adapter (MSA) business, which integrates solar, storage, EV charging and more while avoiding main electrical panel ...

Solar panels probably won't erase your bill, but they can still save money. How much depends on several factors. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Switching to solar energy is a huge plus — but what's the best way to go about it? Solar panel owners share their honest ...

Most homeowners will need between 15 and 22 solar panels to cover their electricity use, but the exact number depends on three main factors: how much power your household consumes, how much sunlight ...