Many homeowners have begun to consider switching to solar energy as a friendly option for the environment as well as their bank accounts. However, only a select few have the expertise and ...

From shopping to generating electricity, the process of getting solar can take months. Here's what'll happen on installation day (and how to prep for it). Most people will need to find an installer to ...

The initial cost of setting up solar in your home may seem expensive. In fact, there are some hidden costs associated with home solar panels that you need to know upfront. But giving renewable energy ...

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 ...

Project Solar sells solar panels and equipment for full-service and do-it-yourself installations. It operates across the continental U.S. Project Solar partners with a network of vetted independent ...

The place you install your solar panels matters. Here are the most common places to put your panels, and areas to avoid. Installing solar panels can be a great leap toward electricity cost savings and ...

It's summer and the electric bill for your rental property just came in. Like always, it's higher than the previous months. That's not at all surprising though, considering your tenants use more ...

Some upgrades are simply cheaper to do while your solar system is being installed than they are to add later. We've got prime ...

One California homeowner is showing how solar panels and battery storage can take a big bite out of energy bills — and make a house more climate-resilient. His system, installed in December 2019, ...

A new survey revealed that nearly 70% of U.S. homeowners would consider installing rooftop solar panels to pair with battery storage if the technologies were available at little to no cost. The Smart ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...