Sell your solar energy to the utility or store it in a battery for later use. The choice is yours with a hybrid solar setup. The independence of having a solar panel system is liberating. Imagine ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

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 ...

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 ...

Interested in going solar? Find a Solar Energy partner near you. With energy costs and climate concerns on the rise, going solar has never looked better. But how you pay for solar — leasing or buying ...

A new solar panel reaches up to 865 W, setting a historic record in power and efficiency for large-scale solar projects.

If your roof can't handle solar panels, a ground-mounted solar system could be an option. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does ...

Perovskite-silicon hybrid solar cells, launching in 2026, promise 34% higher efficiency than traditional panels. This ...

This coverage is made possible through a partnership with Grist and Interlochen Public Radio in Northern Michigan. In 2019, the nonprofit Michigan Energy Options had just put up a solar farm in the ...