Portable solar panels neatly ride the line between fallback options during a power outage and convenient sources of electricity on the go. Solar power is the fastest growing source of electricity in ...

In a world dealing with environmental issues and energy shortages, the promise of clean, renewable energy from solar power is driving development of solar-cell technologies. This growth in the solar ...

Technically, the output of a residential solar panel can be anywhere from 100 watts to 500 watts, depending on the capacity of the equipment and its operating conditions. Most solar panels on homes ...

A solar generator can be a lifesaver during natural disasters or power outages. Here are the two we recommend buying for both small- and large-scale use.

Emma Stenhouse is a marine scientist, educator, and writer with more than 16 years of experience. She holds an M.S. in Marine Science from the University of Plymouth. On average, solar panels designed ...

SunPower, which makes solar cells and panels, says it has boosted the efficiency and size of its solar panels, yielding substantially more electricity than current panels. The San Jose, Calif.-based ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Photovoltaic solar arrays are attracting a great deal of attention as a viable alternative energy source. Unless an array is used to charge a battery, the DC power usually is converted to AC to be ...