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 ...

Installing solar panels is a major investment. Be sure to ask these 15 questions before deciding if they’re right for you. Energy bills are on the rise. As the weather heats up, it's going to take ...

Using solar-powered irrigation is a way to be eco-conscious and save money on energy bills. Here's how to DIY one so you ...

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 ...

When most people think of solar panels, they picture the massive arrays on rooftops or those spread across rural areas in solar farms. If you live in an apartment or condominium, you may even wonder ...

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 ...

If you enjoy driving off the beaten path in your RV, having solar panels installed on its roof can significantly improve your experience. The top-rated solar panels for RVs make you less dependent on ...

Solar power is booming and that helps the country meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels. The part of the industry that installs solar panels on homes has grown more than 5,000% in just the ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Adding an energy storage battery to a residential solar panel system typically costs $7,000 to $18,000. Some smaller batteries cost just a few hundred ...