Two solar products have been recalled, one for fire hazard and the other for electric shock hazard. On March 28, SolarWorld recalled connectors sold with solar panels. Then on April 13, Bosch Solar ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s no secret that solar energy is one of the main alternatives for our renewable energy future, right? However, what always surprises us is the number of models and new solar panels that appear all ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about building a simple, home backup power system forcharging phones during extended electricity outages — like that which occurred during storm Sandy. However, there’s a ...

Inventors have been advancing solar technology for more than a century and a half, and improvements in efficiency and aesthetics keep on coming Elizabeth Chu and D. Lawrence Tarazano, U.S. Patent and ...

A research group from Ireland developed a PVT system consisting of a 170 W photovoltaic panel connected to a water tank placed at the backside of the PV module itself. The PVT module is able to ...

Getting solar panels professionally installed can be expensive. If you're on a budget, here's how you can make your own. Solar panels are becoming more popular throughout the country, and there are ...

Spain's Abora Solar has launched new PVT products with overall efficiencies of around 89%. The aH72SK modules combine solar panels with power conversion efficiencies of 17.8% and a thermal efficiency ...