Solar energy is gaining popularity as a renewable power source for homes and businesses worldwide. At the heart of this technology are solar panels, which come in four distinct varieties, each with ...

As you drive around the Seattle area, you might have noticed more houses with solar panels. It’s a common misconception that Western Washington is too cloudy to make solar work, but many homes can ...

The future of energy is a pivotal conversation, with solar power taking center stage. Two key methods of harnessing this energy are ground-based solar power and space-based solar energy beam. This ...

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 ...

We’ve all seen the ads. Some offer “free” solar panels. Others promise nearly free energy if you just purchase a solar — well, solar system doesn’t sound right — maybe… solar energy setup. Many of ...

If you are considering going solar, one of the first questions you probably have is simple: how much do solar panels cost in Arizona? With abundant sunshine, strong utility rates, and valuable ...

Portable solar panels neatly ride the line between fallback options during a power outage and convenient sources of electricity on the go. Solar power is the fastest growing source of electricity in ...

With the growth of portable power stations as solar generators in the last decade, interest and competition has led to huge improvements in solar panel performance. When I began playing around with ...

A study of 1,000 sub-Saharan African households using off-grid PAYG solar systems found that 77% reduce their electricity use after the first year, leading to underused, often oversized systems. This ...