It's increasingly common to see solar panels on the roofs of recreational vehicles (RVs). While solar panels can't replace an internal combustion engine and turn your RV into an all-electric vehicle, ...

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 ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

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 ...

Solar panels are mostly made of silicon, which derives from sand. Here's how that abundant substance is transformed into something that generates electricity. If you're looking to install a solar ...

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 ...

Solar panels are an increasingly efficient, cost-effective, and higher-power-density renewable-energy source, though most ...

Whether you are outfitting your home in case of an extended power outage or looking for a steady supply of off-grid power for your overlanding setup, it’s never been a better time to purchase a solar ...

Solar panels can save you money on your electricity bills, but how much do they cost, and are they worth the investment? Read below to know. The average solar panel price per watt in the US is $3.56, ...