Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Note: These prices include installation but do not account for tax credits or rebates. Federal incentives like the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) can reduce the cost by up to 30%, while some states may ...

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 ...

As Richard Zagame builds his newest home, he's thinking about more than just today's needs. The veteran contractor knows that with electricity prices soaring and solar technology improving, future ...

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Solar power is a long-term investment. When buying and installing batteries, you should take into consideration several ...

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A little over a year ago, the California Public Utilities Commission overhauled the rules for rooftop solar installations across the state. In its December 2022 decision, the commission added ...

Germany’s SolarEnvelopeCenter project has launched a web-based planning guide for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), offering standardized design solutions for roofs and facades that comply ...

Going solar can make a lot of sense in NYC. But only if you get a system that actually meets your energy needs. Whether you want to buy solar panels, lease a system or join a community solar program, ...

Teagasc, Ireland’s agricultural development authority, has teamed up with Munster Technological University (MTU) to create a guide for dairy farmers to install solar on their farms. The guide aims to ...