Transitioning to solar energy is more than just an environmentally conscious choice—it’s also a strategic financial move. With electricity rates steadily climbing, many homeowners in areas like New ...

Are you thinking about switching to solar energy? Making the move to clean, renewable power is an exciting step, but before installing panels, it’s crucial to understand how well your home is suited ...

Solar energy is no longer just a clean alternative; it’s becoming a cornerstone of the global energy system. In 2026, high efficiency solar panels are leading this transformation, delivering more ...

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

Researchers and startups worldwide are developing advanced solar technologies, such as perovskite-silicon tandem cells and orb-shaped panels, to significantly enhance efficiency and energy production.

Alternative energy sources such as wind, geothermal, hydro and solar have grown increasingly popular as ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the grid by decentralizing power ...

Rooftop solar PV has been central to the global energy transition since its origins, starting with Charles Fritts’ rooftop Selenium cell in New York in 1883. The modern era began in the 1940s, when ...

For decades, solar energy was dismissed as an idealistic but impractical solution to climate change—a niche technology destined to remain on the margins. Those days are over. Solar power is no longer ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Solar power is the fastest-growing source of new electricity ...