Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Homeowners interested in going solar can get panels installed without the cost of investment. Solar energy company Palmetto is helping consumers save money on clean energy through its leasing program.

Flexible solar panels are thinner, lighter and more versatile than standard ones, making them ideal for curved roofs, ...

“What's coming around the corner is a huge trend towards electrification in Canada” says one solar energy expert. Many regions in Canada, particularly the Prairies and other regions away from the ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

Jayman BUILT is positioning itself as the first large builder in Alberta to include solar panels in every new single family home it builds. The home builder is installing solar panels on the roofs of ...

Matt Eye, an electrician and solar-panel installer, says in a worst case scenario, solar panels could end up in your living room if not put in properly. (Isabella Zavarise/CBC) An electrician is ...