Rising energy prices and new tax incentives for green home improvements this year are heating up interest in solar. Experts say it’s a good time for many homeowners to harness solar energy. Though ...

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). Most people will need to find an installer to ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

Solar panels have a lot of benefits, but there are also downsides. Making the decision to go solar is a significant step that demands thorough research and careful consideration. To make sure you make ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean energy ...

Some upgrades are simply cheaper to do while your solar system is being installed than they are to add later. We've got prime ...

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 ...

Solar panels probably won't erase your bill, but they can still save money. How much depends on several factors. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Homes traditionally run on power grids, but it isn't 100% reliable. Technical problems can happen at any time, high consumer demand leads to blackouts, and there's the occasional weather disturbance ...