For many homeowners, installing rooftop solar panels seems like a smart idea to reduce electricity bills, but the upfront ...

A report shows that Africa has emerged as the world's fastest-growing solar market even as global growth slowed last year, ...

Solar panels have been a renewable energy option for homeowners for decades. But technology advancements have made the best solar panels a reliable and cost-saving asset to many homeowners. When it ...

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 ...

Less sun doesn't mean no sun.

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

Legislation in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island would allow small solar panels to plug directly into home ...

Energy costs continue to go up, making it more expensive to power your home than ever before. If you're concerned about what your future bill might look like, installing solar panels might seem like ...

"Going to supplement my rooftop system with this if it passes to surpass the 100% usage limit." Lawmakers introduce bill to ...

The Goal Zero’s ultra heavy-duty build feels like a throwback to a lost era when companies actually built products to last a lifetime. The Solar Fairy is more compact than just about every similar ...

There's a big new solar tax credit in town. A federal incentive expanded in 2022 through the Inflation Reduction Act can offset 30% of the cost of a residential solar installation. That's obviously ...

is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast from Vox Media ...