After all, installing solar panels yourself can lower the total cost of a solar system by between 10% and 25%. Is learning how to install solar panels worth the risk of error?

True off-grid systems arent connected to the power grid, so they need a bank of batteries. RVs, campers and outbuildings are perfect candidates for an off-grid system.

Understanding how solar panels and the grid work together can help you decide if you want to be energy self-sufficient or grid-dependent.

Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels.

The rebate is based on the battery's usable capacity (up to 50kWh) with a maximum saving of $372 per kWh. Once you subtract ...

How it's helping There's little doubt that installing solar panels, whether you're going off-grid or not, offsets rising utility rates, lowers electricity bills, and promotes long-term savings.

Looking for a completely off-grid solar system? Our favorite brands are SunPower, Sunrun, Tesla Energy, ShopSolar and Elevation Solar.