Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

Flexible solar panels are cheaper than regular solar panels, but they're not great for powering a whole home. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

If you've ever looked at your energy bills and thought, "Why am I paying all this money when there's literally free energy beaming down from the sky?", well, you've got a point. While solar panels ...

Solar power is a long-term investment. When buying and installing batteries, you should take into consideration several factors, including more than just cost.

Switching a home to solar power (or, at least, installing solar panels to help offset some of your grid usage) can be a worthwhile endeavor. It can also be kind of a headache, with several common ...

Is solar power going to take over the world? The past few years have seen a frankly astounding acceleration in the rate of its deployment, with total generation capacity doubling between 2022 and 2024 ...

Solar power has shifted from niche technology to a central pillar of the global energy system, and the pace of change is only ...

Used solar panels can save you money, but you’ll risk giving up efficiency and buying equipment with existing issues. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners ...

Utility bills in the U.S. grew 6% year-over-year in January 2025 — significantly outpacing inflation, according to Bank of America data. As they continue to climb, more homeowners are considering ...

Your solar panel installer might suddenly start talking about replacing your entire electrical panel. But this time, it might not be an upselling trick. It usually ...

Republicans cheered President Donald Trump’s signing of the “big, beautiful bill” on July 4 as “driving down energy costs.” But homeowners planning to install solar panels were hit with a tight ...

As energy bills soar, solar panels foster energy independence and can allow homeowners to disconnect from the larger electric grid.