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 ...

Solar power has never been more accessible. With prices having dropped more than 60% since 2010, homeowners are now seriously ...

Looking to save thousands of dollars on solar panel installation? CNET ranked every state by how much money residents can save. CNET graded all U.S. states on solar-friendliness, showing which places ...

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 ...

Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re researching the best solar panels for your home, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask is how long they last ...

On the surface, it might be difficult to see why solar installation would drop off this way. Switching to rooftop solar ...

Solar roof tiles use the same basic technology as solar panels but are designed to be integrated into roofs and mimic ...

For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called ...