Home solar panels can help some households save money on energy — but be careful if a solar panel salesperson knocks on your door or calls without warning. There are plenty of reputable companies who ...

Ana Rebollosa turned away a parade of door-to-door salesmen hawking water softeners and security systems before a man selling rooftop solar panels talked his way into her home on San Antonio’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Power grids around the world are increasingly under threat from cyberattacks because of the vulnerabilities of home solar installations. As distributed energy resources like rooftop solar become more ...

Over the past decade, solar panel prices have dropped 40% and installations have risen 25%. As a result, solar power has become a more affordable and popular option for homeowners to reduce power ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

Aaron Wallin installed a large solar array on the roof of his Hampton home. He's still connected to the grid as a backup, but it generates enough electricity to power his whole house. Whether you’re ...