Perhaps you’re dreaming of obtaining your home’s electricity without having to rely on that provided by your town or city. If so, you’re hoping to go “off the grid.” And if that’s your dream, you’ve ...

It sounds like magic: Capturing energy from the sun and converting it into electricity to run your toaster. It's science, not magic, though. Solar panels use a curious bit of science called 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 ...

Solar panels use a scientific concept called the photovoltaic effect to turn sunlight into electricity. Here's a deep dive into how it all works. You've probably wondered what kind of magic in solar ...

The solar day lamp is a very simple and cost effective way of utilizing solar energy. It consists of one or more solar photovoltaic (PV) panels connected to an array of LEDs. Because it has no ...