Poorly secured plug-in solar panels won't survive a winter storm. Here's what to check and adjust now - before it's too late.

Every day, Mohammed Saber places a single rectangular solar panel on the roof of the bamboo-and-tarpaulin shack that he and ...

This story is part of Flipping the Switch, KQED’s series about California’s transition to clean energy and what it means for you. What works? What doesn’t? And how much does it cost? Driving from Los ...

If you shop at Harbor Freight with any frequency, an Inside Track Club membership is a worthwhile dangerous investment. More often than not, even minor discounts are enough to attempt a purchase.

Hitting the road with friends or family allows for a great new layer of personal development. These trips often elevate relationships to new heights, and whether you're traveling in a small car or a ...

California is transitioning to clean energy. KQED is reporting on what that means for you. What works? What doesn’t? How much does it cost? Help us find these answers and more by donating today. In as ...

Tesla has discontinued the Solar Roof, its solar-tile roofing product, Electrek has learned. The company has told third-party installers that it will no longer supply solar roof tiles going forward, ...

Campers across the country yearn for their next trip out into the wilds just beyond the edges of their tidy communities. Entering into the forest or pitching a tent on a beach for an overnight stay ...

Image: “Balcony power plant” licensed under CC BY 2.0 Bright Saver, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to spreading balcony solar across the U.S., has announced a new plan to sell plug-in solar ...

The Watchdog isn’t in the habit of discussing new inventions, especially without testing them first. But arrangements are being made. What caught my eye is called a balcony solar kit. I didn’t know ...

For a decade, it was a better deal to own, not lease, rooftop solar panels. The end of solar tax credits for homeowners may flip that on its head. New subscription offerings are making solar more like ...

In addition to supplying clean energy, solar panels have a surprisingly positive impact on degraded land and local wildlife. The panels block the sun, allowing the soil to retain more moisture to the ...