Over the past decade, solar panel prices have dropped 40% and installations have risen 25%. As a result, solar power has become a more affordable and popular option for homeowners to reduce power ...

The discovery that some solar panels may last for only half their anticipated lifetimes suggests manufacturing and quality ...

Solar skeptics have long warned that panels would fade fast, leaving homeowners with expensive glass and little power. Three ...

Humans have harnessed the sun's energy for heat and light in various ways for centuries. From housing designs featuring thermal mass heated by the sun, to solar powered ovens and greenhouses, the ...

Solar panels were once a niche home feature, favored exclusively by eco-conscious homeowners—but that’s quickly changing. In the past 10 years, solar installments have grown at almost 30%, according ...

If you’re researching the best solar panels for your home, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask is how long they last ...

SolarReviews, an informational site and provider of the Solar Calculator for residential PV savings estimates, has released a report ranking the top 10 solar panel manufacturers serving the US market.

CNET's list of the top solar companies covers national and notable installers of (mostly) rooftop solar panels. Some of our picks provide commercial installation services, but every company we've ...

Switching to solar energy is a major financial commitment and, if you’re like most homeowners, you’ll want to know how long it will take to recoup your investment. This average recovery time, called ...

Going solar is often fairly expensive, which can be intimidating to those buying panels for the first time. Luckily, there are ways to save, like taking advantage of solar incentives and tax credits — ...

If you want to be fully dependent on solar, you need enough solar panels to compensate for your energy consumption. However, this calculation gets tricky. While the average home needs roughly 19 solar ...