Until recently, when a solar panel reached the end of its useful life—after 25 or 30 years—it probably ended up in a landfill. Any valuable materials inside it were lost. But that’s quickly changing.

Those looking to reduce their utility bill or power an off-grid home may consider installing some solar panels. Once you've weighed the pros and cons of installing solar panels and decided to go ahead ...

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 ...

Snow on solar panels isn’t a crisis anymore. In the cold U.S. states, a quick tap sends snow sliding off, as shown by ...

Solar panel efficiency explained for Australia. Learn why some solar panels perform better and how to choose the most ...

Major installations now exist worldwide, from large hydropower reservoirs in China and India to water treatment ponds in the ...