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 ...

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 ...

Wondering if a 3-kilowatt (kW) solar system is large enough to power your home or too large for your do-it-yourself project? We’ll outline everything you need to know about 3kW solar systems, ...

The idea of putting solar panels on your roof might fill your mind with dreams of low utility bills and earth-friendly power generation. While that's possible, what you'll be able to accomplish with ...

Interested in going solar? Find a Solar Energy partner near you. Everyone has slightly different needs when they go solar, but 10 kilowatts of solar capacity can likely provide you with plenty of ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Solar is no longer a fringe upgrade; it is a mainstream home improvement that can reshape your monthly bills and your tax ...

Solar power has never been more accessible. With prices having dropped more than 60% since 2010, homeowners are now seriously considering solar panels as a long-term solution for their energy needs.

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Solar shingles are an aesthetically pleasing and durable alternative to solar panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not ...

SEATTLE — Scammers across the U.S. are going door-to-door, pitching “free” solar energy systems. Many homeowners never get any solar equipment installed; those who do often get shoddy work. The ...