Discover how to build a portable DIY solar charger for your smartphone using simple materials like copper foil tape, a ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

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 ...

As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, it's the perfect season to think about harnessing that energy for your home. Amid the environmental concerns, electricity costs are climbing and ...

The ConsumerAffairs Research Team conducted an unbiased evaluation of top solar panel brands on the market. To pick the best, we looked for high efficiency ratings, comprehensive warranties and good ...

For many, the appeal of installing a rooftop solar panel system is reducing energy bills and saving money. However, upfront installation costs, incentives, tax credits and other considerations can ...

Science writers and news media are invited to a talk at next week’s American Geophysical Union fall meeting to learn about what causes change in the Sun’s powerful activity, from flares that release ...

With energy costs and climate concerns on the rise, going solar has never looked better. But how you pay for solar — leasing or buying — can dramatically impact your savings, flexibility and long-term ...

The PhotoVoltaic (PV) power system uses solar panels to harvest energy from the sunlight. The PV panel is a packaged assembly of solar cells. A PhotoVoltaic power system typically includes an array of ...

The common home solar power system, in principle consists of a roof-mounted solar panel, a charge controller and a storage battery bank plus direct or electronic inverter powered electric lighting ...

With the latest amendments to the Consolidated Law on Renewable Energy, municipalities and superintendencies will no longer be able to ban solar roofs. However, they will have to meet specific ...

Anna Goldman, a primary care physician at Boston Medical Center, got tired of hearing that her patients couldn't afford the electricity needed to run breathing assistance machines, recharge ...