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 ...

Solar panels may offer abundant and affordable energy — but their installation can be prohibitively expensive for many homeowners. That's why many have been opting to lease solar panels instead ...

As more homes install solar panels to cut their energy bills and reduce their reliance on the grid, a growing number are generating more electricity than they use, particularly during brighter months.

Installing solar panels can lower your energy bills for years — and the federal solar tax credit still helps cover the upfront cost in 2026. The credit, officially called the Residential Clean Energy ...

Energy bills are constantly rising, and one of the best ways to get around that is to go solar. Solar panels convert abundant sunlight into electricity efficiently, without creating planet-warming ...

North Jersey residents who want to lower their electricity bills by investing in solar power — without putting panels on their homes —– now have a chance thanks to a new state program. The savings are ...

Researchers have engineered tiny gold nanospheres that can soak up almost the entire spectrum of solar energy, promising a ...

The assumption may be that solar panels won't be as effective in the winter due to the decrease in sunlight and the snow that lands atop them. Also, let's be honest, most technology isn't known for ...

Scientists have found that a dye made from red onion skin extract, combined with nanocellulose, offers a 99.9% protection rate against UV rays for solar cells. This bio-filter material outperforms ...