HOUSTON – You are probably seeing them on more homes around town. Solar panel systems are exploding in popularity here. The idea is to convert sunlight into electrical energy to use in your home. But ...

SEATTLE — Many homeowners are interested in solar panels because of federal incentives and the desire to help the environment. Installing solar panels on an old and weak roof, though, can cause ...

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints, including in Philadelphia. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation. By Jeff Brady, NPR August 14, 2024 The solar ...

You might think those sleek panels on your neighbor's roof are just quietly soaking up sunshine. Turns out, there's more ...

A Monroeville couple is battling one of the nation's biggest companies over solar panels that they say damaged their roof.Lorraine and Bill Burke said they feel wronged by Tesla Energy, a subsidiary ...

Q: Five years ago we contracted with a solar panel company to install a system on our house. We now find out we will need a new roof in about two years, after getting three opinions. We’re surprised ...

WORCESTER — Judy Mitchell has owned her home on Englewood Avenue for over 40 years. Eight years ago, she added solar panels to the front of her roof. Now she has a problem. A tree planted by the city ...

When homeowners decide to go solar, many assume the process is as simple as choosing a provider and scheduling an installation. In reality, there is a common obstacle that can stop projects before ...

UK costs, benefits and is it worth it? - We explain the costs, the most effective solutions, and when it’s worth paying to ...

Americans’ investment in solar panels has ramped up mightily since the passage, in August 2022, of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which offers a generous federal tax credit to homeowners who ...