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Each year since 2001, the Gloria Barron Prize is awarded to 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and the environment. This year, we're pleased to announce that two of those amazing young people received the prize because of the innovative, inspiring ways they use solar.

The average solar panel produces 2 kWh of energy per day, but the actual amount depends on where you live and the size of the solar panel.

Tesla Powerwall rules the market, but is another brand better for you? Read the pros and cons of Tesla's top competitors.

A nuclear weapon can cause an electromagnetic pulse (EMP), which can disrupt everything that uses electronic circuitry. Will solar panels survive, and what can you do to provide EMP protection?

How do solar panels fare in a hurricane? Surprisingly well, it turns out. Learn more about what happens to solar panels in a hurricane today.

What is a tier 1 and tier 2 solar panel? What efficiency do I get from these types of solar panels?

Find out which of the main types of solar panels are right for your home. We explain the costs, how much power they produce, and how much you will save.

Typical home solar installations shut down during a blackout, but you can keep the lights on in 1 of 3 ways: a generator, battery, or a special solar inverter.