Here's how you can still benefit from clean solar energy without the cost and hassle of installing panels on your roof. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, ...

Solar panels use the photovoltaic effect to turn sunlight into power. It's not magic, but it's surely magical. You already know that solar panels turn sunlight into electricity. But how? It almost ...

The assumption may be that solar panels won't be as effective in the winter due to the decrease in sunlight and the snow that lands atop them. Also, let's be honest, most technology isn't known for ...

Solar panels are an excellent renewable energy option for homeowners. Not only do they reduce your monthly electric bill, but they can even help you earn additional income from excess solar energy in ...

Solar panels and snow are often framed as natural enemies, but the physics of how panels generate electricity tells a more nuanced story. In cold, bright conditions, modern photovoltaic systems can ...

Installing solar panels can lower your energy bills for years -- and the federal solar tax credit still helps cover the ...