Q: I heard that installing solar panels on a house can help save on energy costs. My house receives direct sunlight for most of the day, but I’m not sure if I should take the plunge. Are solar panels ...

For some homeowners, installing solar panels can save thousands in energy costs—but it isn’t a given Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert ...

It's hard to get a straight answer out of a solar installer about how much you'll pay. How to get the best deal. The future of solar certainly seems bright in the US. But a lack of price transparency ...

While the basic components of any rooftop solar system -- panels, inverters and optional batteries-- stay the same, the overall cost of solar panels can be different for each home. When calculating ...

Adding solar panels (and by extension, an entire system) to your home often provides two distinct benefits: Lower electricity bills and an increase in the home's overall value. However the process can ...

"I need a new roof and I'm in my 70s." Retiree discovers super-low-cost alternative to rooftop solar panels: 'Will I live ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

If you're a New Jersey homeowner wondering how much it would cost to install solar, good news: It's a lot cheaper than it's been in a decade. Solar prices have fallen 43% in the Garden State over the ...