You might think those sleek panels on your neighbor's roof are just quietly soaking up sunshine. Turns out, there's more ...

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 ...

A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up ...

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

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints, including in Philadelphia. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation. By Jeff Brady, NPR August 14, 2024 The solar ...

Millions of end-of-life solar panels are being decommissioned within the next couple of years. Researchers, start-ups, and governments are looking to create an industry for recycling solar panels, not ...

The Westlands Solar Park near the town of Lemoore in California's San Joaquin Valley. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Every month, California throws away enough solar and wind energy ...

Jill Hinson decided to go solar after hearing of how it saved on her neighbors’ energy bills. She says she saw a large dip in her power bills after installation. But she says about a month after ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

PHILADELPHIA — The solar power industry is booming and that growth helps the world meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels. But an emerging problem in the U.S. solar business that installs ...