A good solar monitoring system doesn’t just track your solar panel’s output — it also helps you use less energy. We looked for solar monitoring systems that go above and beyond tracking and found ...

SolarCity updates its solar panel monitoring software to include home electricity usage, while Open Energy is creating a touch-screen device to track energy usage and production. Martin LaMonica is a ...

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 ...

You might think those sleek panels on your neighbor's roof are just quietly soaking up sunshine. Turns out, there's more ...

An attack on remote monitoring devices in Japan underscores an emerging cybersecurity threat to the rapidly growing solar component of the power grid. Inverters used with solar panels could pose a ...

For a couple hours on April 8, solar panels on homes in southern parts of the state won’t be very useful. Credit: David Brooks / Monitor staff Like many of you I am really looking forward to next ...