If you connect your panels to the grid, you won't be responsible for producing all your own energy. That's not the case if you go off the grid.

Developers from New England to California say grid connection problems are an often-overlooked issue that are strangling new rooftop and community solar projects. Colorado utility regulators began ...

Getting solar panels professionally installed can be expensive. If you're on a budget, here's how you can make your own.

Thinking about going solar? Learn whether a grid-tied solar panel system is right for you and how they compare to off-grid and hybrid alternatives.

Larger power stations designed to work as backup power for your home can be connected to a solar panel for recharging, as well as to a conventional outlet for pre-charging.

The state of Maine will get more than $65 million in federal funding for so-called “smart grid” technology to more quickly link solar panels and wind turbines to utilities’ electricity systems.

How solar and battery backup could make the biggest impact Sources Who should get this Backup power in an outage is crucial for anyone looking to maintain basic comfort and communication abilities.

Another new company, Navajo Power, is working on a proposed 750-megawatt photovoltaic solar farm in northern Arizona to supply electricity to Native American families.