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 ...

Installing solar panels can lower your energy bills for years -- and the federal solar tax credit still helps cover the ...

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.

Solar panel battery storage: what are solar batteries and how do they work at home? - Solar batteries let you store excess ...

Energy bills are constantly rising, and one of the best ways to get around that is to go solar. Solar panels convert abundant sunlight into electricity efficiently, without creating planet-warming ...

Every homeowner wants to cut their energy bills, and doing so while helping the planet would be viewed as an added bonus for many. Sometimes, though, the up-front costs of energy upgrades like solar ...

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 ...

Scientists have developed a way to generate tiny amounts of solar energy at night. It’s true potential could be in space.

Scientists have found that a dye made from red onion skin extract, combined with nanocellulose, offers a 99.9% protection rate against UV rays for solar cells. This bio-filter material outperforms ...