On March 15, 2024, thousands of solar panels installed at the 3,300-acre Fighting Jays Solar Farm in Fort Bend County, Houston, Texas, were damaged after a powerful hailstorm hit the area. Even as ...

Solar panels can save money, energy, and frustration, but they're not a perfect solution to home energy needs. Though solar panels can increase home values, there are also downsides to consider.

Rooftop solar panels and complimentary battery storage units have become a popular option for Houstonians looking to minimize power disruptions during extreme weather events. Solar owners, however, ...

Solar power is booming and that helps the country meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels. The part of the industry that installs solar panels on homes has grown more than 5,000% in just the ...

This story originally appeared on Inside Climate News and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. When a baseball-sized hailstone slams into a solar panel at more than 90 mph, the result is not ...

Kia America found a clever way to protect newly assembled vehicles from hail. The hail protection system that’s being installed at its factory in Georgia integrates solar panels. The 17,000 solar ...

As the effects of the Trump administration’s tariffs begin to come into focus, the U.S. solar industry may be in better shape than others to weather the incoming trade policy storm. Some solar ...

Multiple agencies are working to help homeowners avoid scams and get help if they've been victims of deceptive practices. Adding solar panels to your home is a big commitment, and it's a new ...

Many solar panel users have been enjoying dramatically lower monthly electric bills for years. However, some have occasionally found themselves on the wrong side of a bad deal that has left them ...

Charlyne Cutler considers herself lucky when it comes to all the solar panel scams hitting Nevada residents lately. She has somewhat functioning solar panels on her roof, however is out $63,000, years ...