"[It] probably added another $50-60k to the 'bidding war.'" Homeowners reveal how much solar panels and battery backups have ...

The place you install your solar panels matters. Here are the most common places to put your panels, and areas to avoid. Installing solar panels can be a great leap toward electricity cost savings and ...

A generator can be a good backup, but be sure you understand how and when it will work with your solar panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...

"I'm really looking forward to summer to see how it's performing!" Homeowner shares candid thoughts shortly after installing ...

Making the most efficient use of your new domestic solar panel installation means a deep dive into usage and storage ...

Palmetto is a solar energy company from North Carolina that wants to help everyone embrace the benefits of solar. The company has a revolutionary program called LightReach, which is an innovative ...

A contractor installs a solar panel on the roof of a home. Uncertainty over the future of a 30% federal tax credit has some homeowners rushing to get panels hooked to the grid before Trump becomes ...

Solar panels are generally worth it if you like the idea of cheap, clean energy. The main drawback is the high upfront purchase and installation cost. On the bright side, once that’s paid for, solar ...

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the roof of the White House. Amid an energy crisis, Carter hoped to reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil. President Ronald Reagan ...

The solar power industry is growing fast, accounting for more than half of all new electricity on the grid last year. But soon President-elect Trump and fellow Republicans in Congress may try to ...