"It covers my whole home." Homeowner turns heads after sharing pictures of his family's DIY off-grid setup: 'Should make my ...

There's no denying the appeal. Walk into any Home Depot or browse online, and DIY solar panel kits promise savings of thousands of dollars compared to professional installation. As electricity bills ...

When you install solar panels, your home produces its own clean, zero-emissions electricity. If you’re DIY-minded, you can build your own solar power system. In some cases, you can even build your own ...

Local permitting rules can make or break a project. Homeowner searches for legal advice after city rules prevent him from ...

Imagine powering your home with the sun, no rooftop installations, no complex wiring, and no need to call in a professional. With the rise of plug-and-play solar panels, this vision is no longer ...

[Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Micah Toll who does fantastic ebike/battery DIY YouTube howtos, 2 books and just released his latest book, DIY Solar Power. He’s giving Electrek readers Chapter ...

One homeowner posted on Reddit looking for suggestions to fly under the radar of their busybody homeowners association. "Sneaky solar panel pergola build ideas in HOA neighborhood?" they wrote. "My ...

Life happens and can delay any project you may have in the works, but we have a plan to keep your installation on track and running as smoothly as possible. If you've decided to get rooftop solar ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to Zillow, at least 53% of U.S. Americans who rent live in an apartment building. With that number poised to grow thanks to the ever ...

Avoid solar installation fails! Learn 7 costly mistakes in Nigeria & ensure your system works flawlessly. Get tips on sizing, placement, & quality parts. In Nigeria, where unreliable power supply is a ...