Arrays of solar panels are often built in deserts where sunlight is plentiful and property is cheap. Unfortunately, dust and winds are also common in deserts, and dust on photovoltaic solar panels can ...

There's a lot to love about installing solar panels for your home. For starters, they're a great way to save money on your energy bill. Plus, they reduce your home's carbon footprint. And while solar ...

Some of the best places for solar power–like the Mojave Desert, where the world’s largest solar thermal farm sprawls over 3,500 acres–also happen to be dry and dusty. Fine layers of sand or grime ...

Cleaning your panels once or twice a year can keep them in top shape. Always turn off your panels before cleaning them. Know where your solar array's DC shut-off is, and know/learn the procedure for ...

Solar panels are an investment in renewable energy and long-term cost savings, but their efficiency depends heavily on proper ...

The last few years have seen growing concern over what happens to solar panels at the end of their life. Consider the following statements: The problem of solar panel disposal “will explode with full ...