Unlike fixed solar panels that remain stationary, a solar panel tracker rotates to maintain optimal alignment with sunlight, increasing energy production by 25% to 45% depending on the tracker type ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

As its name suggests, a ground-mounted solar system is a free-standing solar array mounted on the ground using either a rigid metal frame or atop a single pole. Ground-mounted systems can take the ...

If you're tired of your sky-high electricity bill every month or the frequent power outages in your neighborhood, then a solar panel system might just be what you need. Sure, its installation can be a ...

If your roof can't handle solar panels, a ground-mounted solar system could be an option. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does ...

Spanish solar PV tracker manufacturer Soltec has launched a new floating tracker designed for inland water bodies such as reservoirs and ponds. The new tracker, dubbed Flotus, features an east-west ...

Rooftop solar installation isn't possible for every homeowner. A solar installation closer to the ground is an oft-overlooked alternative. Put simply, it is what it sounds like: solar panels mounted ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...