Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels. CNET contributor Eric Mack knows all too ...

Residential solar installers have been busy since July putting panels on roofs before federal tax credits expire at the end ...

In the late 1980s, when Switzerland was just beginning to experiment with solar power, engineers bolted a few shiny panels ...

With rising electricity prices and better technology, many homeowners are asking: Is solar a smart investment? The short answer is “maybe.” If you pay cash, the average system costs $14,210 to $28,241 ...

Solar panels can save you money on your electricity bills, but how much do they cost, and are they worth the investment? Read below to know. The average solar panel price per watt in the US is $3.56, ...

The tax credit was rolled back by the Trump administration amid widespread policy changes to clean energy technology.

Solar panels are flat rectangles that sit on top of your roof. They're the most common way to go solar. Over 4 million homes in America now have them. Solar shingles look just like regular roof tiles ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging ...