Plug-in solar has remained in the shadows because of a lack of safety standards and often costly requirements imposed by ...

Using the sun to power homes requires cutting-edge technology, but you wouldn’t know it from the companies selling solar panels to consumers. Many rely on pushy salesmen, middlemen and drawn-out, ...

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 ...

A growing number of Americans view solar panels as a worthwhile investment. They are most often installed on the roof of homes in the hope that they will help save on the electric bill. Generating ...

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 ...

Solar panels are not inexpensive. Costing anywhere between $15,000 and $20,000, not including the hidden costs of solar panels, this type of installation is usually a significant investment for the ...

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 ...

Solar power has never been more accessible. With prices having dropped more than 60% since 2010, homeowners are now seriously considering solar panels as a long-term solution for their energy needs.

It's hard to get a straight answer out of a solar installer about how much you'll pay. How to get the best deal. The future of solar certainly seems bright in the US. But a lack of price transparency ...

There's a way to calculate how many solar panels it may take to meet your power needs. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does ...