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 ...

Imagine two homes on the same street, with the same-sized roofs, both fitted with solar panels. Yet one home consistently generates more electricity than the other. The difference comes down to solar ...

As federal installation incentives wind down and residential systems age, GreenLancer urges homeowners to maintain solar systems to protect long-term value. With millions of solar installations in the ...

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 ...

"For an emergency setup, this feels like a big win." Homeowner turns heads after sharing photo of 'simple' DIY solar setup: ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. A typical residential solar system costs $13,962 to $27,924 before incentives, but going solar doesn’t mean you need all that cash upfront. Today’s ...

You may need to upgrade a solar system if you plan on getting an EV. Experts say you should think ahead and "future-proof" your system as much as possible. Electric ...

For many homeowners, the conversation about adding rooftop solar panels starts with cutting utility bills — but there are plenty of other reasons to make the switch. One of them is that adding a home ...

The court revived a legal challenge to a 2022 regulation that significantly reduced the compensation utilities paid to owners of home solar systems for the electricity they sent to the grid. By Ivan ...

A study of 1,000 sub-Saharan African households using off-grid PAYG solar systems found that 77% reduce their electricity use after the first year, leading to underused, often oversized systems. This ...