Your Digital Self: I’m putting a solar array on my home. Here’s what I found out about the technology, storage and cost

We’re facing an energy crisis. Demand for oil and gas is increasing, outpacing supply. That, among other factors, has contributed to a sharp increase in prices and has helped create a growing market for alternative-energy sources.

A promising alternative is solar power. It is clean, renewable and abundantly available. It also has the potential to meet global energy needs without causing pollution.

However,…