Solar is a significant investment, so it’s natural to worry if you notice a drop in electricity production. The good news? Solar electricity generation fluctuates with the seasons, so most production ...

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 ...

The average lifespan of solar panels is about 25 to 30 years, but they were not designed to be repaired, refurbished or disassembled ...

The Replacement Cost Dilemma Solar systems cost an average of $29,649 in 2025, which created an immediate challenge for homeowners insurance policies. When you bolt panels onto your roof, you're ...

Solar power has a dark side: panels are still built to be thrown away, and we risk creating a mountain of waste that locks ...

Putting new solar panels on an old roof can lead to headaches later on once your roof needs to be replaced, but how old is too old to go solar? Keep reading to learn why it’s smart to make sure your ...

A Dutch research group has used a series of techniques from the automotive industry to develop a novel methodology to repair glass in double-glass solar panels. Their experimental work represents the ...

Solar panel systems typically cost tens of thousands of dollars, so it makes sense to be concerned about potential damage to your investment. However, hail may not be nearly as lethal to solar panels ...

The solar power industry is booming. Customer complaints are also booming - complaints about the part of the industry that installs solar panels on homes. Prosecutors around this country are ...