Learn how solar panels generate electricity with this step-by-step guide explaining photovoltaic cells, energy conversion, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

Solar power has a dark side: panels are still built to be thrown away, and we risk creating a mountain of waste that locks ...

Palmetto has a way to eliminate energy bill handwringing that doesn't involve counting the kilowatt-hours on your electric meter. Instead, its LightReach program installs $0 down, maintenance-free ...

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 ...

Solar panels may offer abundant and affordable energy — but their installation can be prohibitively expensive for many homeowners. That's why many have been opting to lease solar panels instead ...

North Jersey residents who want to lower their electricity bills by investing in solar power — without putting panels on their homes —– now have a chance thanks to a new state program. The savings are ...

As more homes install solar panels to cut their energy bills and reduce their reliance on the grid, a growing number are generating more electricity than they use, particularly during brighter months.

Utility bills in the U.S. grew 6% year-over-year in January 2025 — significantly outpacing inflation, according to Bank of America data. As they continue to climb, more homeowners are considering ...