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 ...

Residential solar panels are often sold with long-term loans or leases, with homeowners entering contracts of 20 years or more. But how long do panels last, and how resilient are they? Panel life ...

In the residential solar sector, the industry has long sought the “holy grail” of vertical integration, creating a single point of contact for hardware, software, and energy management. While Tesla ...

CNET graded every state based on its residential solar policy. Solar industry experts explain why these incentives are so important. Tharon Green/CNET Going solar looks wildly different for people in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Solar panels have a lot of benefits, but there are also downsides. Making the decision to go solar is a significant step that ...

Homes with solar panels in Rocklin, California, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Senior Correspondent When a door-to-door salesman showed up at Christine Palmer’s door in 2022 telling her she could save ...

If you're dreaming of adding solar panels to your home in 2022, there's good news and bad news about pricing. First, the bad news: Manufacturing shortages and subsequent delivery delays are affecting ...

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...

Rising dust and bird activity in California’s Central Valley may reduce solar output, putting homeowner savings and ...

Increasing demand for electricity in homes is redefining “standard” electrical design ... and providing home builders with a competitive advantage over resales.

Over the summer, scientist Martin Muggli began seriously considering installing solar panels on his Lafayette home. He had already helped his sister plan her own system and thought he could get his ...

Big changes are underway for Connecticut’s residential solar market as a result of recent policy shifts at both the state and federal level. What that means for homeowners interested in going solar ...