Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

The US Department of Energy announced $30 million in funding for efforts to speed up interconnection using AI. The US Department of Energy announced $30 million in funding for efforts to speed up ...

You can harness the power of the sun's rays to charge your electric vehicle. Here's how many solar panels you'll need to do it. Driving an Electric vehicle is one way to help reduce the impact you ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean energy ...

More than 10,000 proposed solar, wind, and battery projects are currently waiting in line to connect to the U.S. electric grid—more than enough to hit a target of 90% clean energy by 2035. But many of ...

The state’s two largest utilities routinely drag their feet connecting solar panels to the electric grid, missing state-mandated deadlines as much as 73% of the time, according to a complaint filed to ...

Think of solar greenhouse heaters as a way to supplement existing heating systems. They're out there, but some assembly may be required.

In a state known for its sunshine, Colorado homeowners have been struggling to go solar this year. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission found the utility company facing the majority of customer ...

A growing number of Americans view solar panels as a worthwhile investment. They are most often installed on the roof of homes in the hope that they will help save on the electric bill. Generating ...

Switching to solar energy is a major financial commitment and, if you’re like most homeowners, you’ll want to know how long it will take to recoup your investment. This average recovery time, called ...