Neither the solar panels, the racking, or any of the equipment in a solar system attract lightning as the metal used in solar panels does not attract lightning.

It is possible for an individual to install solar roof panels by themselves if they spend the time learning the process. Installing solar panels yourself can save you anything between 10-15% of the...

Hailstorms can damage solar panels but the likelihood of that happening is rare. Solar panels are made to withstand the harsh weather conditions they are exposed to outside. They are tested against...

You need between 15 to 20 solar panels to power the average American home. The precise number is a factor of your energy consumption, solar irradiance, and the solar panels themselves. Lower...

One of the simplest and non-technical ways to guarantee that solar panels produce as much energy as they can is to keep them clean. It might seem basic but it works.

Solar panels can be mounted flat but this will decrease the output of energy. Solar panels work best when they are positioned perpendicular to the sun. Mounting them flat will reduce the amount of...