New research has uncovered a critical challenge in solar energy with the discovery that a considerable number of solar panels ...

A solar worker climbed onto a Santa Rosa house when no one was home and took down the solar panels. He had the wrong house!

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 ...

Solar power has a dark side: panels are still built to be thrown away, and we risk creating a mountain of waste that locks ...

Solar power is racing ahead as one of the cheapest ways to cut emissions, but the industry is quietly stockpiling a future ...

In the quest to reduce energy bills, many homeowners look to solar Photovoltatic panels as a means of avoiding expensive monthly costs. But, are there solar panel problems we might not be aware of?

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 ...

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 ...

Although they can make home sales more difficult, solar leases have been growing in popularity and are poised to continue ...

Used solar panels can save you money, but you’ll risk giving up efficiency and buying equipment with existing issues. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners ...

We explain the costs, the most effective solutions, and when it’s worth paying to bird-proof your solar panels ...