Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

There's hardly an industry that artificial intelligence hasn't touched by this point -- and residential solar is no exception. That's good news for solar customers: AI promises to make solar ...

This article is part of our ​“Chart of the Week” series . With solar panels getting cheaper each year and utility bills ...

SEIA’s Solar Market Insight Report for Q2 2024 showed that the U.S. solar market set an industry record by installing 11.8 GWdc in the first quarter. Despite this impressive growth in the market ...

The US saw a record 210,000 residential solar panel systems installed in the third quarter of 2023, but expensive solar costs could hold back growth next year. Solar installations have seen a 35% ...

Multiple factors affect lifespan of a residential battery energy storage system. We examine the life of batteries in Part 3 of our series. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular ...

Sunrun’s latest project provided power to the PG&E grid for 90 consecutive days last summer. Image: REC Solar. US residential solar company Sunrun has published the results of its Peak Power Rewards ...

CKR Solar, a Tampa Bay-area residential solar and energy storage contractor, has been recognized with a 2026 FlaSEIA Award for a residential solar, battery storage, and vehicle-to-home charging ...