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 ...

You want to save the world, but you still want to power that iPad, right? And you want to do it all on a budget? China’s got your back then, right? That’s the place, after all, where they’re cranking ...

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The solar-power business is expanding quickly in the U.S., helping lift the cloud that has surrounded the industry since the demise of Solyndra LLC a year ago. But the growth isn't coming from U.S.

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SolarCity is probably the best-known name in the U.S. for residential solar installations — it’s top in the market. The company was founded by Elon Musk, along with two of his cousins, and has set the ...

PASADENA, California --There are many political and economic barriers to widely adopting solar panels, but part of the problem is also technological. Now, researchers at Caltech have created a new ...

If you’ve ever set a leaf aflame with a magnifying glass, you’ll understand the basics of the photovoltaic cells that may finally make renewable energy affordable enough for everyone. "The world runs ...