Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels. CNET contributor Eric Mack knows all too ...

The homeowner shared that when they first installed a solar battery, they thought a single unit would be enough. As their ...

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 ...

Enphase Energy just launched a new off-grid system that lets homeowners power their homes without a utility connection – even for extended periods. The California-based Enphase says the off-grid setup ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Solar panels are an incredibly useful way to get power to buildings that aren't wired up to an electrical grid. Why use messy extension cords ...

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 ...

Sell your solar energy to the utility or store it in a battery for later use. The choice is yours with a hybrid solar setup. The independence of having a solar panel system is liberating. Imagine ...

Paired Power, a US solar charging infrastructure manufacturer, has developed PairTree, a standalone, solar-powered canopy and EV charger that takes an average of four hours to install. Like Paired ...

Solar panels are an excellent way to power your pop-up camper with clean energy. They offer a reliable source of energy no ...

Power Panel, a US solar products manufacturer, has developed a portable solar device for emergency response, humanitarian aid, and off-grid living. It manufactures the Gen20 devices in Oxford, ...

There was a time when portable solar panels were more of a novelty than a practical camping tool, but with the rise of green tech and more demand than ever for emergency and off-grid power, they have ...

This week only, as part of its Special Buy of the Week, Home Depot offers a selection of Nature Power solar panels, controllers, and chargers on sale from $40. Our favorite is the 440W Solar Panel ...