Ever take a look at a solar panel system and think to yourself: I could build that. The truth is that you probably can. Building a cheap, solar panel system is a fun project to take on that if done ...

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 ...

A new solar panel reaches up to 865 W, setting a historic record in power and efficiency for large-scale solar projects.

"Capacity is set to more than double." Researchers make massive breakthrough that could revolutionize solar panels: ...

Twenty four states are now considering legislation to allow small, plug-in solar power systems that connect directly into a ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

Utility bills can be expensive in New York. Solar panels might be a solution. Want to slash your electric bills? Installing solar panels can lower your energy costs -- and might even have your utility ...

Residential solar panels are often sold with long-term loans or leases, with homeowners entering contracts of 20 years or more. But how long do panels last, and how resilient are they? Panel life ...