David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Solar power is a long-term investment. When buying and installing batteries, you should take into consideration several factors, including more than just cost.

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

A new solar panel reaches up to 865 W, setting a historic record in power and efficiency for large-scale solar projects.

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Whether you’re planning a home solar installation or outfitting your RV, knowing the size and weight of your potential panels is vital to making a worthwhile investment. It can be hard to estimate how ...

A solar array is multiple solar panels connected together to generate electricity for your home or business. These panels work by converting sunlight into usable power, helping you reduce energy bills ...

To the casual observer, solar panels are solar panels. But looks can be deceiving. In the past, solar panels had a clunky effect that ruined the aesthetics of your roof. However, thanks to ...

Is it okay to cut down a tree in order to install solar panels? This complex question must consider emissions, as well as the continuity and value of nature. An analysis by the European Environmental ...