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 ...

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 roof tiles use the same basic technology as solar panels but are designed to be integrated into roofs and mimic ...

Palmetto is a solar energy company from North Carolina that wants to help everyone embrace the benefits of solar. The company has a revolutionary program called LightReach, which is an innovative ...

Electricity is a crucial part of daily life. We rely on it to power appliances, and many use electricity to heat their homes and cook food. You can't even search the internet or play video games ...

Rising energy prices and new tax incentives for green home improvements this year are heating up interest in solar. Experts say it’s a good time for many homeowners to harness solar energy. Though ...

There's no use in denying it: People are stressed about their energy bills and are looking for ways to keep the cost of their household low while still providing power. That's according to a recent ...

Many homeowners have begun to consider switching to solar energy as a friendly option for the environment as well as their bank accounts. However, only a select few have the expertise and ...

The typical price range for solar panels is from $18,100 to $35,064, with a national average cost of $26,579. The cost to install solar panels depends on the size, shape, and condition of the roof; ...

Emily Rhode is a science writer, communicator, and educator with over 20 years of experience working with students, scientists, and government experts to help make science more accessible and engaging ...

Tesla is starting to partner with other companies to install solar roof tiles and deploy the new solar product faster. In October of last year, Tesla launched version 3 of its Solar Roof tiles, which ...

Almost 50% of survey respondents said they plan to install solar panels in the future. 60% of those respondents are concerned about their home’s impact on the environment. 75% of survey respondents ...