Rooftop solar installation isn't possible for every homeowner. A solar installation closer to the ground is an oft-overlooked alternative. Put simply, it is what it sounds like: solar panels mounted ...

As electricity costs rise, so does the interest in solar panels as a way of generating your own free, clean electricity. But, if your roof isn't suitable for solar PV panels, are ground mounted solar ...

Ready for solar panels on your neighbor's lawn? Waukee is a step closer to making it happen. The city is considering allowing ground-mounted residential solar energy systems — but only at homes on ...

Residential solar in the Midwest has stopped being a ‘maybe one day’ kind of idea and become a very practical, very now, home ...

Solar panels are increasing in popularity as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels, but finding the best angle for your solar panels is a critical aspect of optimizing your ...

The 100-megawatt utility-scale solar project just announced by Erthos is not even close to the largest solar project currently being developed in the U.S., but it will be the only large solar farm ...

To the casual observer, solar panels are solar panels. But looks can be deceiving. In the past, solar panels had a clunky effect that ruined the aesthetics of your roof. However, thanks to ...

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 ...

Understanding solar panel power ratings can be tricky. It doesn’t help that solar panels are available in a variety of wattages, including 200, 250, 300, 400 and 500 watts. If you’re hoping to produce ...