If you connect your panels to the grid, you won't be responsible for producing all your own energy. That's not the case if you go off the grid.

More than 10,000 solar, wind, and battery projects are waiting to connect to the U.S. electric grid—but they're stuck in limbo because of the grid's limited capacity.

Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

You can connect a power station to your house using a transfer switch, which is one of the safest ways to connect backup power to your home electrical system. People love the idea of using solar ...