In a world dealing with environmental issues and energy shortages, the promise of clean, renewable energy from solar power is driving development of solar-cell technologies. This growth in the solar ...

Technically, the output of a residential solar panel can be anywhere from 100 watts to 500 watts, depending on the capacity of the equipment and its operating conditions. Most solar panels on homes ...

Solar panels are producing record amounts of power. In just a few years, the standard for solar panel power output has dramatically shifted upward, driven by advances in efficiency and larger panel ...

"Check to see if it's under or over for the month." Solar panel owners offer advice on how to improve rooftop panels' ...

High Wattage Solar Panels work best when operational factors are reviewed. Roof direction, shading, and available space affect energy output. Energy needs guide the choice and placement of panels.

Like many Americans, you might be asking yourself about making the switch to solar and whether or not it makes sense for you. Will solar panels keep your lights on during a blackout? (Probably not, ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Solar panels can unlock the power of the sun to run your devices on emission-free electricity. However, with so many different types of solar panels on the market today, including 200-, 300-, 400- and ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...