Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...

The simplicity of solar panels on rooftops appears to be deceiving. Once installed, they simply produce electricity while ...

Photovoltaics offer a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, addressing the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. Originating from the discovery of the ...

Americans’ investment in solar panels has ramped up mightily since the passage, in August 2022, of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which offers a generous federal tax credit to homeowners who ...

The robotic solar installation system handles the lifting and placement of heavy panel modules, allowing smaller crews to work faster than using traditional methods. Newly developed solar panel ...

The future of solar module design will be heavier, not lighter. With hail and extreme weather events increasing, module manufacturers are expected to shift toward thicker glass to improve impact ...