A solar installation company damaged their roof, the homeowners want nothing to do with the solar panels. Problem is the ...

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 ...

All solar panels degrade over time, but expert installation and regular maintenance can prevent an early sunset on their lifespan ...

Numerous factors continue to pull at the Renewables MMI (Monthly Metals Index) as it moves through Q1. This past month, the index largely moved sideways, only exhibiting a slight upward movement of ...

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 ...

In the quest to reduce energy bills, many homeowners look to solar Photovoltatic panels as a means of avoiding expensive monthly costs. But, are there solar panel problems we might not be aware of?

Solar energy has become one of the most celebrated technologies of our time. It’s clean, quiet, and powered by something that feels endless: the sun. Panels now stretch across rooftops, deserts, ...

PHILADELPHIA — The solar power industry is booming and that growth helps the world meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels. But an emerging problem in the U.S. solar business that installs ...

I like to think I’m decent at troubleshooting, but a recent failure reminded me how important it can be to break recalcitrant problems into their constituent parts. No one will encounter this precise ...

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 ...