Welcome to our series answering reader questions and concerns about how to cut the utility company cord. I currently use wood to heat my off-grid home but would like to figure out my options for using ...

Solar heating is a very efficient method of using solar energy, with the ability to absorb 900-1000w/m2 of heat from sunlight, compared to only 200-300w/m2 of electricity that could be generated from ...

A record-breaking heat dome over the central United States is sending temperatures – and cooling bills! – soaring into triple digit territory. Luckily, there’s a readily available technology that can ...

A new proof-of-concept device trapped solar radiation and used it to heat an object to a blistering 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit (1,000 degrees Celsius), raising hopes that steel furnaces could be powered ...

When you’re running your AC or heat pump off your home solar system, you’re using clean, renewable energy to cool your home. If you’ve been on the fence about solar, 2025 is the year to take the leap.

Most people still rely on outdated, inefficient heating and cooling systems — such as air conditioners and furnaces — but heat pumps can replace both appliances. The upfront investment may seem ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Solar panels continue to rise in popularity year after year as more people learn about the versatility of the renewable energy source. Yes, ...

The weather is heating up, and you may think that's great for your solar panels. But you can efficiently get that energy flowing all year long. Here's how. Spring is here, so that means more sun, ...

Researchers in Sweden sought to raise the efficiency of ground source heat pumps by combining their operation with that of PVT systems and free cooling. Through a series of simulations, they found ...

Officials in California say an investment in solar batteries may have saved the state from widespread blackouts and brownouts during a heat wave from June 23 to July 12. Interested in understanding ...