As solar panels become more popular, some people who want to install them are encountering opposition from neighbors. Some states are taking steps to keep homeowners associations and local governments from banning the panels. (April 25) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws...

The First Solar/ Hydrogen House located in Hopewell New Jersey Video Rating: 4 /...

Solar heating of swimming pools makes sense Video Rating: 5 / 5 This is part 2 of a tour with detailed explanation of a residential solar thermal/solar hot water heater system. Here I do into detail on various parts/components including the controller, temperature sensors, expansion tanks, flow meter, bypass valve assembly and stagnation...

WSJ ‘Ahead of the Tape’ columnist Spencer Jakab makes a stop on Mean Street to point out that solar energy companies, coming off a down year in 2011, are facing challenges in 2012 because of cuts in subsidies. Video Rating: 4 /...

A sunny day, This is the first test of my home made solar panel. Time is about 5:30 PM and sun is out, Not the best time of the day to test, but it does make power. Open circuit voltage is 9.0 Short circuit current is 5.2 amps. About 40 Watts. Next step is to seal it all...