Solar panels are an increasingly efficient, cost-effective, and higher-power-density renewable-energy source, though most ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

This year, during the heat of summer, when temperatures in New York surpassed 90°F, the 22 solar panels on the roof of my house were doing absolutely nothing. This is not something I learned until ...