If you connect your panels to the grid, you won't be responsible for producing all your own energy. That's not the case if you go off the grid. Going solar doesn't mean going off the grid -- unless ...

Solar energy is booming across residential properties as homeowners chase lower electricity bills and greener energy sources. Rooftop arrays have become a familiar sight in suburban neighborhoods, ...

Rooftop solar is often marketed as a money-saving upgrade, but one homeowner says it's done the opposite. In a Reddit post in ...

The average lifespan of solar panels is about 25 to 30 years, but they were not designed to be repaired, refurbished or disassembled ...

Planet Connection specializes in residential and commercial solar installations, roofing, HVAC, remodeling and landscaping. It offers products from Canadian Solar, Enphase Energy, JinkoSolar, LONGi, ...

You may assume you just stick solar panels on your roof and never have to think about them again. Like almost anything you expect to run for decades, though, solar panels need a little maintenance.

Solar panels have been a renewable energy option for homeowners for decades. But technology advancements have made the best solar panels a reliable and cost-saving asset to many homeowners. When it ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...