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 ...

With bright sunny days and lots of midsummer daylight hours, solar panel owners can be smug in the knowledge they're using completely renewable power when the sun is shining. But how does their ...

Solar power is one of the great success stories in the fight against climate change. The first proper solar panel was invented back in 1881, but in the last 15 years the technology has really taken ...

Flexible solar panels can be a low-cost way to help power your campervan or garden office (Getty/iStock) Flexible solar panels are quickly gaining popularity among homeowners and vanlifers looking for ...

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 ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The young researchers gathered on the rooftop of Caltech’s engineering laboratory in Pasadena on a balmy May ...

If you’re considering installing solar panels at home, you’ve likely come across solar batteries, which are large lithium-ion packs that store excess power for when the sun isn’t shining. Using the ...

Solar power comes from the Sun so it is a renewable energy source. Life on Earth depends on the Sun. Plants convert the Sun’s light energy into chemical energy that lets them grow and survive – and ...

Using the best AC modes for solar homes can shift cooling into peak solar hours, reduce grid use and improve comfort, helping ...