Most of Sunrun's business is in solar leases. That means you can rent panels from it for a monthly fee, although it'll sell you solar panels too. While there are dozens of solar panel providers ...

3 min read Solar energy is the technology used to harness the sun's energy ... or solar panels, found on things like spacecraft, rooftops, and handheld calculators. The cells are made of ...

We've learned a lot about the drawbacks of solar, however, especially when our system suffered a lightning strike. We had to rely on the generosity of our grid-tied neighbors for power while we made .

First, buy premade solar panels-- it'll be pricier to assemble ones from scratch yourself -- then fit them into racks (you can build your own) and angle them toward the sun. This kind of system ...

Brian is a writer, NABCEP PV associate and outdoor enthusiast living in Denver, Colorado. As a freelancer, Brian has written hundreds of articles to help individuals, businesses and our planet ...