Everyone is used to paying monthly bills, but now it's time to get acquainted with our energy consumption. Every home and its occupants...

A “Grid-Tied” solar power system is the most common type of solar installation. Starting with an existing grid power connection, a solar...

The most common solar installations are on rooftops, taking advantage of the existing structure for a faster installation with minimal hardw

The terms Energy and Power are often used interchangeably when describing electricity. But despite their close relationship, the terms...

The off-grid lifestyle is one of independence, self-sufficiency, and self-reliance. Whether to achieve an ideal, achieve autonomy, or...

Hail, high wind, searing heat and extreme winter conditions are all familiar to our region. So how tough are solar panels, and will they...

Adding energy storage (a battery) to a solar power system increases functionality by keeping power on even when there is a grid power...

Ground-based solar arrays have several advantages. They can produce more energy than a roof system (because they can be oriented to an...

In many cases, sizing a solar power system comes down to the available space to install solar panels, but systems are also sized based on...