As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Installing a solar energy system for your home can be a cost-saving measure for many people, but it’s important to consider the benefits and disadvantages before signing a contract. While many people ...

Solar power is a clean, cheap and long-term energy source. The U.S. solar energy sector is experiencing rapid expansion, with a 3.5% increase in solar energy jobs between 2021 and 2022. The majority, ...

It is 70 years since AT&T’s Bell Labs unveiled a new technology for turning sunlight into power. The phone company hoped it could replace the batteries that run equipment in out-of-the-way places. It ...

Advanced thermal energy storage is playing an increasingly important role in improving the performance and reliability of solar energy systems. In this ...

The solar tax credit has been a boon to homeowners who want to invest in solar panels. Many of our members have told us how adding solar has allowed them to lower their electric bills or even bring ...

Despite the elimination of many federal solar energy subsidies in President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) – signed into law on July 4 – investors in the U.S. and globally still have a ...

Andrew Blakers works for the Australian National University. He receives research funding from the Australian Research Council, the Australian Solar Institute and several other organisations. There ...

What is the best solar battery overall? With longer days and Earth Day around the corner, spring is a great time to rethink how your home uses energy. If your solar panels are soaking up more sunlight ...

Emily Rhode is a science writer, communicator, and educator with over 20 years of experience working with students, scientists, and government experts to help make science more accessible and engaging ...