With rising energy costs, solar panels can seem like a lifesaver. According to a recent CNET energy survey, 78% of US adults are stressed about high energy bills. However, going solar isn't cheap.

3 min read Solar energy is the technology used to harness ... rooftops, and handheld calculators. The cells are made of semiconductor materials like those found in computer chips.

With the cost of everything going up, some homeowners want to embrace self-sufficiency in energy by mounting solar panels on their roofs to generate power. And considering the Basin's abundant ...