Solar energy is gaining popularity as a renewable power source for homes and businesses worldwide. At the heart of this technology are solar panels, which come in four distinct varieties, each with ...

A major challenge for renewables is their dependence on weather conditions, leading to inconsistent power generation that ...

REC and Maxeon offer two of the best solar panels that CNET experts have evaluated. Both brands offer highly efficient solar panels backed with strong production guarantees over 25 years. Maxeon ...

Solar thermal energy is the process of concentrating sunlight to create heat, which can be used to create electricity or to heat a home, its water supply and more. Solar thermal energy can be used as ...

As you drive around the Seattle area, you might have noticed more houses with solar panels. It’s a common misconception that Western Washington is too cloudy to make solar work, but many homes can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

One of the most ambitious solar projects in history is quietly heading for shutdown after just a decade of operation. The Ivanpah Solar Power Facility in California’s Mojave Desert was once hailed as ...

Getting solar panels professionally installed can be expensive. If you're on a budget, here's how you can make your own. Solar panels are becoming more popular throughout the country, and there are ...

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 ...

Pairing solar with reverse-cycle heating can cut winter costs significantly, but timing matters. Daytime heating shines on ...