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 ...

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

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 ...

Both solar power and wind power have grown at a remarkable rate in the last decade, and as these industries grow the waste associated with them also grows. There is currently no comprehensive plan for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Everyone loves rooftop solar. But there’s a problem. Solar power has grown dramatically in the United States, thanks in part to the millions of solar panels installed on the roofs of people's homes.

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 ...

Snow is a challenge to solar panels. But not anymore. This snow-friendly solar technology is going to shift things for solar ...

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 ...