Solar panels are still an expensive home upgrade, but they're much cheaper than they were a decade ago. The national average cost of solar panels is $2.69 per watt, according to a recent report from ...

Q: I heard that installing solar panels on a house can help save on energy costs. My house receives direct sunlight for most of the day, but I’m not sure if I should take the plunge. Are solar panels ...

We spent $1,780 to power our house and three electric cars in 2025. We saved $6,341 in 2025 by powering our home and cars with solar energy. That’s $528 a month that we can now spend on anything other ...

Solar batteries let you store excess solar energy to use later. Here’s what they cost, how they work and when they’re worth ...

Once electricity prices hit $0.25/kWh, disconnecting from the grid with residential solar-plus-storage starts to become financially viable, with sunny places making strong financial arguments. With ...

One of the most common questions homeowners ask is whether installing solar panels will increase their property’s value. It’s ...