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 ...

There's hardly an industry that artificial intelligence hasn't touched by this point -- and residential solar is no exception. That's good news for solar customers: AI promises to make solar ...

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 ...

Residential solar in the United States is in a sustained downturn as policy support shifts in key states, with conditions likely to worsen as federal tax credits near expiration. Companies in the ...

The US saw a record 210,000 residential solar panel systems installed in the third quarter of 2023, but expensive solar costs could hold back growth next year. Solar installations have seen a 35% ...

From 2000 to 2023, extreme weather resulted in about 80% of all major U.S. power outages. These disruptions do more than inconvenience—they endanger access to critical services, spoil billions of ...

Industry executives and analysts say changes to tax policy, financing models and supply rules are set to reshape the US residential solar market in 2026.

As the residential solar industry looks ahead to 2026, experts predict a bumpy ride with some fundamental changes to business operations, financing, and the long-term value of home solar.

Solar can cut utility bills and carbon footprints, but be sure you can afford the installation and have the right roof. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...

Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular ...

Sunrun, the largest home solar installer, is pushing battery storage amid a downturn in the market. High interest rates and policy changes in California are slowing demand for residential solar. US ...

Craig Overmiller makes a living teaching people how to design and install rooftop solar systems. He’s found there’s no better instructional tool than a botched job. By fixing what someone else did ...