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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Of course, switching over to solar also requires a fair amount of planning and consideration. If you're brand-new to renewable energy for your home, this can be intimidating and it can be difficult to ...

Solar panel battery storage: what are solar batteries and how do they work at home? - Solar batteries let you store excess ...

Palmetto is a solar energy company from North Carolina that wants to help everyone embrace the benefits of solar. The company has a revolutionary program called LightReach, which is an innovative ...

Do solar panels add value to a house and help sell the property? - Solar panels don’t just cut your energy bills; they can ...

In this video, we demonstrate the installation of a solar system on a Dodge Grand Caravan minivan camper. The setup features a 100W solar panel mounted on the roof, an 85Ah deep cycle battery located ...

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 ...

Luis Acosta wasn’t sure what to make of the orange and white flyer that came in the mailbox. It was from a New Jersey company inquiring if he would be interested in saving money by applying to tap ...