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 ...

Some reasons to choose off-grid energy include spiraling utility costs and the increased frequency in grid disruptions by natural disasters.

Here’s a guide to the equipment necessary to generate and store minimal power for a remote property, from the solar panels to the breaker panel.

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.

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

Businesses generating their own solar power enter into a billing and metering agreement, called a netmetering agreement, with a local power utility when connecting a photovoltaic system to the grid.

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.

Whether you’re interested in fitting solar panels on your RV for recharge or going off the grid, solar panels can increase your RV resale value. Learn more!