If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

Incentives for heat pumps and other home energy and efficiency investments are also expiring early after changes made by Congress and President Trump. A big federal tax credit for homeowners who get ...

Imagine powering your home with the sun, no rooftop installations, no complex wiring, and no need to call in a professional. With the rise of plug-and-play solar panels, this vision is no longer ...

It’s time to debunk the myth that solar panels are a luxury item only the rich can afford. While it’s true that going solar isn’t cheap, it isn’t unaffordable, either—and the data backs up this fact.

With the growth of portable power stations as solar generators in the last decade, interest and competition has led to huge improvements in solar panel performance. When I began playing around with ...

The administration of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced the first round of grants under the state's Dept. of ...

When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly sold. Solar systems that plug into regular wall outlets have been ...

Federal tax breaks have fueled a boom. The House bill would end that immediately. By Brad Plumer Reporting from Washington Over the past two decades, more than 5 million U.S. households from ...

Solar panels keep generating electricity throughout winter – but how much can you realistically expect in the UK?