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 ...

It's a breakthrough that could make future solar panels more efficient and less expensive. Researchers unveil game-changing technique that could revolutionize solar panels — here's how it works first ...

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 ...

Installing solar panels can lower your energy bills for years — and the federal solar tax credit still helps cover the upfront cost in 2026. The credit, officially called the Residential Clean Energy ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

Energy storage for homes — anchored by hybrid inverter systems — will lead the next phase of solar growth in India. Not as an upgrade, but as a necessity for a nation building toward energy ...