DIY solar installation is legal in most areas, provided you meet building codes, get permits, and pass inspections for electrical and structural safety.

The place you install your solar panels matters. Here are the most common places to put your panels, and areas to avoid. Installing solar panels can be a great leap toward electricity cost savings and ...

Electricity is a crucial part of daily life. We rely on it to power appliances, and many use electricity to heat their homes and cook food. You can't even search the internet or play video games ...

The solar power industry is growing fast, accounting for more than half of all new electricity on the grid last year. But soon President-elect Donald Trump and fellow Republicans in Congress may try ...

Flexible solar panels are thinner, lighter and more versatile than standard ones, making them ideal for curved roofs, ...

If you want to take advantage of solar energy but you can’t (or don’t want to) put solar panels on your roof, you do have other options. As solar panels become more advanced and the technology ...

Clean energy tax credits have saved people money on home solar installations for more than 20 years. They’re set to expire at ...

The robotic solar installation system handles the lifting and placement of heavy panel modules, allowing smaller crews to work faster than using traditional methods. Newly developed solar panel ...

Solar panels are growing in popularity, but handling installation and figuring out costs can be a daunting task. But those worries are being alleviated by Palmetto, a startup helping people tap into ...