Batteries aren't one-size-fits-all, and neither is the way they're wired to your house. Here's what you should know about AC- and DC-coupling. When we think about solar panels and batteries, we don't ...

One homeowner stretched the definition of "DIY" with their incredible home energy setup using a whopping 60 solar panels. Normally, a project this large would be reserved for a professional installer ...

A homeowner on the precipice of installing solar panels in their home was on the hunt for the biggest dos and don'ts. A key piece of advice they got from the r/solar subreddit was to shop around and ...

If you've ever looked at your energy bills and thought, "Why am I paying all this money when there's literally free energy beaming down from the sky?", well, you've got a point. While solar panels ...

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 ...

Before purchasing a solar generator for home backup, it’s important to first assess if you want a full solar generator setup (power station + solar panels), or if it would be more cost effective to ...

Some upgrades are simply cheaper to do while your solar system is being installed than they are to add later. We've got prime ...

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

It's just another sunshiny day in Florida as dawn begins to break. If you were to pick states that are best suited for home solar setups, Florida would be a top contender. As the Sunshine State, it ...

We tested 20 solar generators to find the most versatile devices that can provide emergency backup power and fuel off-grid ...