Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

Here's how you can still benefit from clean solar energy without the cost and hassle of installing panels on your roof. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about food, farming, gardening, ...

Learn how to size charge controllers, inverters, and solar panels already on hand with a goal of future expansion. Welcome to our series answering reader questions and concerns about how to cut the ...

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 when the grid goes dark. Whether panels can truly stand in for a gas or ...

Every winter, a myth circulates claiming that people who installed solar power wasted their money because gloomy days don't generate enough energy. There are two issues with this myth. First, solar ...