Solar panels use a curious bit of science called the photovoltaic effect to convert one form of energy into another. Here's how solar panels harvest light, converting it into electricity.

As well, solar panel inverters have several features that are beneficial and convenient with regard to the entire solar power setup.

How do solar panels work? We spoke to a national energy expert to explain the science and practical application behind solar panels for your home.

“This is not luxury solar power,” Marc Thompson says as butterflies flit between flowers in his backyard. “This is basic solar power, right?” ...

How do solar panels work? We spoke to a national energy expert to explain the science and practical application behind solar panels for your home.

How do solar panels work? We spoke to a national energy expert to explain the science and practical application behind solar panels for your home.

How do solar panels work? We spoke to a national energy expert to explain the science and practical application behind solar panels for your home.

As it turns out, though, setting up a portable solar power source as backup power for your home isn’t the same as setting up a portable gas-powered generator.

“This is not luxury solar power,” Marc Thompson says as butterflies flit between flowers in his backyard. “This is basic solar power, right?” ...