Residential and commercial solar energy systems are rapidly emerging as a “green” alternative to utility-supplied power. Grid-tied solar systems provide the user with the means to actually sell power ...

Battery backup will keep your off-grid or grid-tied home powered up when the grid goes down. Grid-tied vs. off-grid solar: decide whether a grid-tied solar system with battery backup or an off-grid ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Interest in renewable energy continues to rise as more solar panel arrays are mounted on roofs and the ground nationwide. Not all of these solar panel ...

Find the best solar options for your home and budget. Find the best solar options for your home and budget. Across the globe, commercial and residential areas have begun transitioning to greener ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), in the Northern Cape, has added a new 53 kW solar installation to its grid-tied 40 kVA solar rooftop system. This follows after a system installed on the ...

If you own solar panels or are thinking about installing them, the following question might have crossed your mind: Will they work during a power outage? Unfortunately, there is no simple yes or no ...

As lingering droughts hit southern Africa's hydropower dams, Zimbabwe faces growing electricity shortages - but connecting ...