The cries of “do this and you’ll save money” are heard widely across all platforms. It’s natural—and wise—to be skeptical of these trendy investment opportunities. Solar panels boast the same mantra—go solar and you’ll save money. Is there research to back up these claims? Does...

Very noble indeed! The search giant Google has partnered with SolarCity and already dumped more than $300 million into a fund to help Americans install solar panels on their homes. SolarCity has already garnered $750 million to help finance homeowners in 15 states. SolarCity says...

  The suns energy is turned into electricity by Photovoltiac Solar Panels. The DC current output by the solar panels is converted to AC current that is used by your home. Your home then uses the solar generated electricity, which reduces the amount of electricity you buy...