Residential solar in the Midwest has stopped being a ‘maybe one day’ kind of idea and become a very practical, very now, home ...

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 ...

The expiration of the 30% federal tax credit for solar and battery installations at the end of 2025 doesn’t necessarily make ...

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

Residential solar panels are often sold with long-term loans or leases, with homeowners entering contracts of 20 years or more. But how long do panels last, and how resilient are they? Panel life ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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Solar software platform Enact Solar has acquired solar engineering and design software company PVComplete. This combination ...

The simplicity of solar panels on rooftops appears to be deceiving. Once installed, they simply produce electricity while ...