"What a sight!" Homeowner shares images of the head-turning solar setup that took his family off-grid: 'That's a monster system' first appeared on The Cool Down.

This decades-long success story highlights how solar technology delivers reliable, long-term value. Off-gridder shares photo ...

Real energy independence can be tricky to accomplish, but during the past few years, I've accumulated some insights that aren't so obvious. The main misconceptions about life off-grid are that it's a ...

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 ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

Solar power for a shed lets you go fully off-grid for your workshop or another outbuilding. Independent of the home’s electrical system, the solar shed can be located anywhere on the ...

A solar monitoring system allows you to keep track of the output of your solar panels. A solar monitor is usually installed at the same time your solar panels are installed. There are also aftermarket ...

Laying a path for a more solarized future, Silicon Valley's GAF Energy has launched the Timberline Solar charging system at CES 2022. Replacing the rack-mounted panels on which traditional residential ...

Homeowners are sharing the results of their home solar systems online — and the real-world data might surprise you!