Our energy systems are changing for the better. With clean energy totaling over 30% of the world's electricity supply, and a 30% tax credit provided by the United States Inflation Reduction Act for ...

"The charge for electricity was zero." Homeowners with solar panels share candid advice with cautious shopper: 'My electricity bill went to $8/month' first appeared on The Cool Down.

It's hard to miss the headlines or the heat: This summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest on record. And if you're trying to cope by cranking up your air conditioning, you'll probably notice ...

Solar power has never been more accessible. With prices having dropped more than 60% since 2010, homeowners are now seriously considering solar panels as a long-term solution for their energy needs.

One of the keys to feasibility of the energy transition is that the new sources of electricity cost less than the old ones—hopefully a lot less. For years, it was reasonable to expect a reduction in ...

What connection do solar farms have on property values? This is what a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences hopes to address as a team of researchers led by ...

In Tesla’s Q2 earnings call, Elon Musk announced that Tesla's solar panels cost $1.49 per watt after incentives, with the ...

This fall, as John Y.K. Lee realized his electric bill had doubled, he finally decided to invest in solar panels. For years, the neurosurgeon had thought about installing them on his family’s ...

Homeowners are sharing the results of their home solar systems online — and the real-world data might surprise you!

UK homes are installing solar panels at their fastest rate in a decade as the technology’s cost continues to fall.

Australia’s solar era is evolving. Prices may edge up in 2026, but homeowners still win—thanks to lasting savings, stable ...

Germany has installed more solar capacity than consumer demand requires, SEB Research found. During peak solar production hours, producers have taken a 87% price cut in the past 10 days. In fact, raw ...