When we bought a not-quite-finished off-grid home about a month into the COVID-19 lockdown, my wife and I set out on an adventure in more ways than one. We decided it was the right time to begin the ...

“This system demonstrates remarkable efficiency in storing solar energy as electrons,” the study authors said. This work shows that solar energy can be captured, stored, transported as a liquid, and ...

Solar panels probably won't erase your bill, but they can still save money. How much depends on several factors. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to Zillow, at least 53% of U.S. Americans who rent live in an apartment building. With that number poised to grow thanks to the ever ...

Some simple physics makes it possible to power your home with sunshine. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence our ...

A Bay Area solar nonprofit estimates that a set of plug-in solar panels can save renters $500 annually on energy bills.

Solar thermal energy is the process of concentrating sunlight to create heat, which can be used to create electricity or to heat a home, its water supply and more. Solar thermal energy can be used as ...

Solar panels installed on farms allow for simultaneous agricultural activities and energy production. The use of agrivoltaics helps in efficient land use, preventing the clearing of arable land solely ...

Okay, it's not quite that common an occurrence, but there are indeed a number of firms giving this a go. The latest to join ...

You might pay more for electricity during peak hours. How you can use that to your advantage, especially if you have solar panels. Do you pay the same for electricity in the evening as you do in the ...

The idea of solar tonneau covers has been floated for years, but Worksport’s SOLIS is now a real option for Rivian R1T owners ...

Scientists create perovskite film semiconductors at room temperature using lasers, which is a revolution for chips and solar ...