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 ...

Ever take a look at a solar panel system and think to yourself: I could build that. The truth is that you probably can. Building a cheap, solar panel system is a fun project to take on that if done ...

Electrical power systems engineers need practical methods for predicting solar output power under varying environmental conditions of a single panel. By integrating an Arduino-based real-time data ...

Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on ...

There's no denying the appeal. Walk into any Home Depot or browse online, and DIY solar panel kits promise savings of ...

Plug-in solar is rapidly expanding from Europe to the United States. As electricity prices rise, policymakers and consumers are embracing this renter-friendly technology as a path toward lower bills ...

Give them a gentle clean: If you live in a dusty area or notice a lot of bird droppings, a simple wash can help. Usually, a soft brush or even a leaf blower does the trick. Just be safe if you’re up ...

SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Employees of Solar Forward install solar electric panels on a residential rooftop on February 27, 2009 in Santa Monica, California. President Obama signed into law an ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 4, 2003 — In a “solarbration” event combining the old and the new, officials Saturday flipped the switch to begin operation of a solar electric system at the historic Helms ...