We see plenty of solar projects here on Hackaday, but they primarily consist of projects that use an off-the-shelf solar panel to power something else. We see very few projects where people actually ...

The expiration of the 30% federal tax credit for solar and battery installations at the end of 2025 doesn’t necessarily make ...

Solar power is already one of the fastest growing sources of electricity on the planet, yet scientists say it is still only ...

As PV Magazine reported, equipping sidewalks with solar panels can help city-dwellers have closer access to community gardens, farmers' markets, and grocery stores. Using the West 5 smart community in ...

The winter sun shines, but the roof is completely covered with snow. This raises the question for solar panel owners whether ...

If you are purchasing solar panels for your home, you may be wondering how soon the panels will pay for themselves. Knowing what solar panels are made of can actually help you answer this question.

Solar panels made in America are rapidly increasing in popularity. In addition to the United State’s growing ability to manufacture the components of solar panels, policy incentives, such as those ...

For example, owners of solar arrays can lease the available land to farmers, creating an additional source of income.

The ConsumerAffairs Research Team conducted an unbiased evaluation of top solar panel brands on the market. To pick the best, we looked for high efficiency ratings, comprehensive warranties and good ...

New research has uncovered a critical challenge in solar energy with the discovery that a considerable number of solar panels ...

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 ...