Solar power is a straightforward process. Photons emitted by the sun are absorbed by semiconductor materials in photovoltaic (PV) cells. This generates a flow of electrons which are converted and ...

Rising energy prices and new tax incentives for green home improvements this year are heating up interest in solar. Experts say it’s a good time for many homeowners to harness solar energy. Though ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

For about the next decade, homeowners can take advantage of the U.S. tax code to save on installation and reduce their electric bills. By Ann Carrns Americans are increasingly turning to rooftop solar ...