Many homeowners consider switching to solar energy as a better option for both the environment and their bank accounts. However, only a select few have the expertise and do-it-yourself spirit to ...

Save: Upfront installation costs are really high, which make the photovoltaic (PV) panel installation a financial burden. If done DIY, the installation comes at no additional cost for the professional ...

What if you could harness the power of the sun to generate your own energy—right in your backyard? Imagine a system so efficient it could heat water, power small appliances, or even serve as a backup ...

Project Solar sells solar panels and equipment for full-service and do-it-yourself installations. It operates across the continental U.S. Project Solar partners with a network of vetted independent ...

Installing solar panels on your roof and hooking them up to the grid or your home electrical system involves lots of hardware, but much of the expense of a typical residential installation comes from ...

A new white paper from Solar Panel Recycling argues that interconnection rules and unfavorable economics make large-scale, responsible reuse largely infeasible.

A solar carport is one of the simpler ways to create a structure that generates power while providing shelter for your car, but there are some additional considerations. But residential solar isn't ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

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We tested 20 solar generators to find the most versatile devices that can provide emergency backup power and fuel off-grid activities. Three came out as the best.