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 ...

Photovoltaics offer a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, addressing the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Originating from the discovery of the ...

Americans’ investment in solar panels has ramped up mightily since the passage, in August 2022, of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which offers a generous federal tax credit to homeowners who ...

While the roofing and solar industries share common economic drivers and "solar-ready" design potential, true market acceleration requires transitioning from separate installations to a single, ...

With support from Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE), the City of Menlo Park will install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at City ...

The robotic solar installation system handles the lifting and placement of heavy panel modules, allowing smaller crews to work faster than using traditional methods. Newly developed solar panel ...

The future of solar module design will be heavier, not lighter. With hail and extreme weather events increasing, module manufacturers are expected to shift toward thicker glass to improve impact ...