Solar shingles are less noticeable and easier to put on the roof, but they cost more and can be less efficient. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Sixty-cell and 72-cell solar panels are the two most common varieties of solar equipment on the market today. We’ll explain what 60-cell and 72-cell solar panels are, then compare and contrast their ...

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 your roof can't handle solar panels, a ground-mounted solar system could be an option. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does ...

Look closely at a solar panel, and you'll see a series of thin metallic lines running across the surface. They're not there to look nice — they have a specific purpose. Those lines are called the grid ...

Solar panels and urban gardens are finally teaming up to transform rooftops into clean-energy food paradises. Researchers and city planners from New York City to São Paulo have discovered that when ...

A big part of why many homeowners get solar panels installed on their properties is to offset high electricity bills, especially during the summer months when energy usage rises sharply. While many ...

Residents of North and South Carolina are increasingly embracing solar energy as a sustainable and economical option for their energy requirements. With the growing popularity of solar panels, the ...

Residents of North and South Carolina are increasingly embracing solar energy as a sustainable and economical option for their energy requirements. With the growing popularity of solar panels, the ...