On Dec. 31, 2025, two decades of federal tax benefits for homeowners who install solar electric systems came to an end.

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

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 ...

SunPower has joined with REC Group to produce a solar panel for the U.S. residential market. The all-black solar panel peaks at 470 W and weighs 50 lbs.

Solar energy is booming across residential properties as homeowners chase lower electricity bills and greener energy sources. Rooftop arrays have become a familiar sight in suburban neighborhoods, ...

The clock is ticking for U.S. homeowners considering a switch to solar energy. The federal solar tax credit that currently ...

CNET graded each US state on how solar-friendly its residential solar policies are. Most have a long way to go in making solar more accessible and affordable. Your state might receive plenty of ...

A new white paper from Solar Panel Recycling argues that interconnection rules and unfavorable economics make large-scale, responsible reuse largely infeasible.

Homes with solar panels in Rocklin, California, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Senior Correspondent When a door-to-door salesman showed up at Christine Palmer’s door in 2022 telling her she could save ...

Overland Park wants Kansas law to protect homeowners’ right to install solar panels.

Rosanne is an interior design and home improvement writer with 8 years of experience. During that time she has worked with numerous businesses and publications. Rosanne has been with Forbes Home for ...