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 ...

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.

While the basic components of any rooftop solar system -- panels, inverters and optional batteries-- stay the same, the overall cost of solar panels can be different for each home. When calculating ...

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

Residential solar in the United States is experiencing a downturn. The industry has suffered major bankruptcies, lowered demand, and soon faces the loss of the 30% residential solar tax credit, among ...

PURA increased price caps and other incentives for non-residential solar systems in 2026 in order to account for the loss of ...

Federal tax credits for residential solar panels, batteries and heat pumps expired, eliminating incentives that previously saved homeowners thousands of dollars. Emerging lease-to-own models and ...

With President Trump’s tax law putting an early end to solar tax credits, the residential solar industry is now looking to lower prices, particularly by cutting sky-high sales and marketing costs, ...