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 ...

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 ...

Solar power is a long-term investment. When buying and installing batteries, you should take into consideration several ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Many homeowners consider switching to solar energy as a better option for both the environment and their bank accounts. However, only a select few have the ...

If you've decided to go solar, finding the right solar installer is the most important thing you can do. Here's how to do that. Despite all that legwork, you're still missing a crucial part of the ...

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 ...

Save on Solar Panel Install: Incentives and Tax Credits Setting up solar (photovoltaic) panels on your property is well known as a way to produce inexpensive and clean electric power.

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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 ...

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 ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Average solar panel installation costs range from $9,849 to $28,139 in Illinois. How much you actually pay depends on the size of your system, what ...