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 ...

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 ...

HERNDON, Va. — Fall and winter can be great times to shop for residential solar energy systems because demand drops and installers can get more competitive to stay busy. But buying a system is a major ...

Solar power is a long-term investment. When buying and installing batteries, you should take into consideration several ...

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 ...

This is how long solar panels should last on a typical home - The good news is that solar panels last a long time, typically 30 years ...

SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Employees of Solar Forward install solar electric panels on a residential rooftop on February 27, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. President Obama signed into law an ...

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 ...

While homeowners in much of the country struggle with weather constraints, Las Vegas residents hit the solar jackpot. According to Frank Rieger, CEO of the local company Sol-Up, about 95% of ...