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 ...

Solar power is a long-term investment. When buying and installing batteries, you should take into consideration several factors, including more than just cost.

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 ...

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 ...

Utility bills can be expensive in New York. Solar panels might be a solution. Want to slash your electric bills? Installing solar panels can lower your energy costs -- and might even have your utility ...

With the growth of portable power stations as solar generators in the last decade, interest and competition has led to huge improvements in solar panel performance. When I began playing around with ...

In winter, days are colder and shorter, and the sunlight isn't as strong as it is in the summer. You might be wondering, do solar panels generate enough electricity to keep the lights on? Solar panels ...

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 ...

"Capacity is set to more than double." Researchers make massive breakthrough that could revolutionize solar panels: ...