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 ...

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 ...

Your roof isn’t getting any bigger, but the amount of electricity that can be produced by solar panels up there has grown by a lot compared to a generation ago. New figures from Lawrence Berkeley ...

You may need to upgrade a solar system if you plan on getting an EV. Experts say you should think ahead and "future-proof" your system as much as possible. Electric ...

Wondering if a 3-kilowatt (kW) solar system is large enough to power your home or too large for your do-it-yourself project? We’ll outline everything you need to know about 3kW solar systems, ...