100% energy independence isn't easy to achieve, but setting up my off-grid home helped me understand more about the magic of electricity (and a whole lot more).

Dual-axis trackers follow the sun east to west throughout the day, like single-axis trackers. ... There are solar panel trackers made for home use, some of which you can purchase online.

Floating, sun-tracking solar could help put the most efficient panels where they are urgently needed. This piece was updated on 22/11/22 to clarify that the effect of floating solar on ...

Each of these flexible panels from Renology weighs a mere 10.8 pounds. Waterproofed for extended outdoor use (tested in snow, wind, and rain) and bendable up to 240 degrees, they’re a great ...

A solar panel is really a collection of solar photovoltaic panels (PV panels). Those panels are connected to several components that are used to control sun-generated energy.

The most obvious way to get solar energy to your house is to install panels on your roof. But roof panels have one big disadvantage: They are attached to your roof. This can complicate roof repair ...

The solar arrays envisioned for the site are designed to track the sun’s path across the sky, unlike fixed-position solar panels that can be seen on area barns and homes.

Holly Strawbridge of Oakland Park shows her rooftop solar panels. She’s one of an increasing number of solar owners who say their insurers won’t cover homes with solar systems.

Power Station: Goal Zero 16kWh Haven Home Backup; Power Station versus Solar Generator for Home Backup. Before purchasing a solar generator for home backup, it’s important to first assess if you want ...