Until recently, when a solar panel reached the end of its useful life—after 25 or 30 years—it probably ended up in a landfill. Any valuable materials inside it were lost. But that’s quickly changing.

Those looking to reduce their utility bill or power an off-grid home may consider installing some solar panels. Once you've weighed the pros and cons of installing solar panels and decided to go ahead ...

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 ...

Solar panel efficiency explained for Australia. Learn why some solar panels perform better and how to choose the most ...

Snow on solar panels isn’t a crisis anymore. In the cold U.S. states, a quick tap sends snow sliding off, as shown by ...

Major installations now exist worldwide, from large hydropower reservoirs in China and India to water treatment ponds in the ...