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

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 ...

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, ...

"There's nothing inherently risky about a solar panel." Solar installer gives expert breakdown of the fire risks of rooftop panels: 'You've all seen the headlines' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The solar power industry is growing fast, accounting for more than half of all new electricity on the grid last year. But soon President-elect Trump and fellow Republicans in Congress may try to ...

In a Reddit post, a homeowner explained that the utility company in their town has banned new solar PV installations, claiming the grid is maxed out. Even if a homeowner intended to use a system that ...

It's just another sunshiny day in Florida as dawn begins to break. If you were to pick states that are best suited for home solar setups, Florida would be a top contender. As the Sunshine State, it ...