I like to think I’m decent at troubleshooting, but a recent failure reminded me how important it can be to break recalcitrant problems into their constituent parts. No one will encounter this precise ...

Solar panels may work for decades, but the more sensitive electronics required to process the power are more likely to fail ...

Solar panels are steadily gaining ground with consumers as a viable renewable energy option for powering one's home. While most people are familiar with solar panels, which are the often large panels ...

Walking on modules as one Image: Justin Lim on Unsplash Grounding issues and damaged modules are the most common safety problems among rooftop solar projects, according to Clean Energy Associates (CEA ...

This is where the essential part of a residential solar system comes into play: a solar inverter. A solar inverter takes the electricity your solar panels make and turns it into electricity the ...

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 ...

Multiple factors affect the productive lifespan of a residential solar system. In Part 2 of our series, we look at solar inverters. Inverters, which convert the DC power produced by solar panels into ...