There's no denying the appeal. Walk into any Home Depot or browse online, and DIY solar panel kits promise savings of thousands of dollars compared to professional installation. As electricity bills ...

Local permitting rules can make or break a project. Homeowner searches for legal advice after city rules prevent him from ...

Harnessing solar energy to generate power is becoming more mainstream every day. People around the world utilize high-tech panels to enable their homes to run more efficiently than with traditional ...

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 ...

The initial cost of setting up solar in your home may seem expensive. In fact, there are some hidden costs associated with home solar panels that you need to know upfront. But giving renewable energy ...

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 ...

The place you install your solar panels matters. Here are the most common places to put your panels, and areas to avoid. Installing solar panels can be a great leap toward electricity cost savings and ...

More and more people are making the switch to renewable energy by installing solar panels on their roofs. It's a big step toward reducing your carbon footprint, since solar energy, and the power ...

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 ...

Of course, switching over to solar also requires a fair amount of planning and consideration. If you're brand-new to renewable energy for your home, this can be intimidating and it can be difficult to ...