Check your solar installation guide to see whether the panels include a built-in heat sink to control and dissipate the heat produced by the panels. If not, install the heat sink at this time. 5.

From shopping to generating electricity, the process of getting solar can take months. Here's what'll happen on installation day (and how to prep for it).

Even if you cannot put solar panels on your home or apartment, you can still "go solar." Here's how.