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 ...

Plug-in solar has remained in the shadows because of a lack of safety standards and often costly requirements imposed by ...

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

All solar panels degrade over time, but expert installation and regular maintenance can prevent an early sunset on their lifespan ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A solar panel installation in your home can bring all sorts of benefits: lower electric bills, a smaller carbon footprint and even raising the value of your home. But what if your house is surrounded ...

"It's one of the few home improvements that can pay for itself." Energy experts break down how solar panels impact homes' ...

If you enjoy driving off the beaten path in your RV, having solar panels installed on its roof can significantly improve your experience. The top-rated solar panels for RVs make you less dependent on ...

California regulations have made it costly and confusing for residents to install plug-in portable solar panels. Lawmakers ...