Save money on electricity and reduce your carbon footprint by installing photovoltaic panels. This guide will help you get started

Solar panels find new function as elements of smart home design

Different panel types do different things. If you want solar energy for your home, get the basics here first

See how your home's design can take advantage of the sun's natural energy all year

Learn about different types of outdoor solar lights, where to use them and why you might want to avoid the bargain bin

Homes throughout history that have used the sun offer ideas for net-zero and passive homes of the present, in a new book by Anthony Denzer

New technology enables everyday household objects to power themselves by harnessing natural light

What’s that hovering ethereally in the dark? A set of cool globe lights showing off your DIY ingenuity

Children ran from the scary dark walls in this spare room, but white paint and new flooring put fears and style travesties to rest

Embracing passive heating principles through their architecture, siting and more, these homes save energy without skimping on warmth