Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...

Solar power is a long-term investment. When buying and installing batteries, you should take into consideration several ...

The place you install your solar panels matters. Here are the most common places to put your panels, and areas to avoid. Installing solar panels can be a great leap toward electricity cost savings and ...

Electricity is a crucial part of daily life. We rely on it to power appliances, and many use electricity to heat their homes and cook food. You can't even search the internet or play video games ...

A solar panel installation in your home can bring all sorts of benefits: lower electric bills, a smaller carbon footprint and even raising the value of your home. But what if your house is surrounded ...

Plug-in solar has remained in the shadows because of a lack of safety standards and often costly requirements imposed by ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Electricity bills are rising and are likely going to continue to increase. With gas, groceries, and other bills fluctuating and increasing alongside them, it's pushing Americans to think more about ...

Using the sun to power homes requires cutting-edge technology, but you wouldn’t know it from the companies selling solar panels to consumers. Many rely on pushy salesmen, middlemen and drawn-out, ...

Looking to save thousands of dollars on solar panel installation? CNET ranked every state by how much money residents can save. CNET graded all U.S. states on solar-friendliness, showing which places ...

The typical solar panel cost in California averages $14,873, but homeowners may spend between $12,622 and $17,130. Homeowners planning their solar panel budget will need to consider the size and type ...