The massive tax and spending law signed in July halts a federal incentive for residential solar, and homeowners and ...

As the residential solar industry looks ahead to 2026, experts predict a bumpy ride with some fundamental changes to business ...

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% ...

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 ...

Reducing the stubborn soft costs of solar + storage is a much-discussed topic that will only become more important as the ...

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 ...

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 ...

CNET graded each US state on how solar-friendly its residential solar policies are. Most have a long way to go in making solar more accessible and affordable. Your state might receive plenty of ...

The solar energy sector in the U.S. has experienced a 24% annual growth rate in the past decade. This remarkable growth is attributable, among other factors, to the presence of federal policies such ...

The latest draft of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" under the Trump administration proposes removing residential solar lease providers from the Investment Tax Credit, threatening the industry. This ...