A solar panel installation in your home can bring all sorts of benefits: lower electric bills, a smaller carbon footprint and even raising the value of your home. But what if your house is surrounded ...

One homeowner stretched the definition of "DIY" with their incredible home energy setup using a whopping 60 solar panels. Normally, a project this large would be reserved for a professional installer ...

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Installing solar panels on your home has obvious benefits; you passively soak up and store power on a sunny day, which lets you draw less from the public grid and save a few bucks on utility bills.