"You ... don't even notice that the power's gone out until you read about it on your suburb Facebook group." Solar panel ...

If you’re considering installing solar panels at home, you’ve likely come across solar batteries, which are large lithium-ion packs that store excess power for when the sun isn’t shining. Using the ...

Batteries aren't one-size-fits-all, and neither is the way they're wired to your house. Here's what you should know about AC- and DC-coupling. When we think about solar panels and batteries, we don't ...

With a 2024 CNET survey finding that 78% of US adults are concerned about rising home energy costs, it's no surprise that homeowners are looking to save money. One way to do that is to get your home ...

Colorado homeowners are getting a preview of what the future could hold: longer, more frequent electrical outages that leave neighborhoods in the dark, sometimes with little warning. From extreme ...

Plug-in solar has remained in the shadows because of a lack of safety standards and often costly requirements imposed by ...

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power on Monday launched a program to help low-income families install solar panels and battery storage at their houses or apartment buildings — with 100% of ...

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 ...