French engineer André Buhart has published the plans and open-source software to create a DIY "solar energy router" to manage PV overproduction. Depending on the configuration, the device can direct ...

Palmetto's LightReach program allows you to install solar panels with no money down and lock in a low monthly electricity ...

DIY solar panel kits for beginners are easy to find online, and they usually include components like panels. wiring, and ...

"Frustrating, but still a great option." Homeowner seeks advice after hidden government policy blocks DIY rooftop solar ...

Installing it yourself is cheaper than hiring a professional installer. You'll have more control over the system's design, ...

Ember calls it “24/365 solar generation,” and it’s not just a theoretical model. Cities like Muscat, Oman, and Las Vegas can hit that steady power mark for up to 99% of the hours in a year.

If you have solar panels, you might be wondering if the heatwave could hand you a tidy bonus in the way of more free electricity to use yourself – maybe to keep an air conditioner going, or at ...

If your solar panels are roof-mounted, a hose-down is probably the safest and easiest way to clean your array, since with decent water pressure you will not need to go anywhere near them.

Solar panels degrade, albeit slowly, over the course of their lives. Even after 30 years the best solar panels will still push out 90 per cent of the power they generated when new.

How do I know if my solar panels have stopped working? A noticeable drop in output is your best clue that all is not well, and you will see that in higher bills and lower payments for the power ...