Installing a new home battery? You'll want to know how much power it can handle, and this guide will help you figure it out. If you’ve been thinking about switching over to solar energy, you might be ...

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 ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Want renewable energy but don't want a clunky grid sitting on your beautiful roof? Consider these six solar panel alternatives. There are a lot of good reasons to consider adding solar energy to your ...

Electricity is a crucial part of daily life. We rely on it to power appliances, and many use electricity to heat their homes and cook food. You can't even search the internet or play video games ...

Installing solar panels is a major investment. Be sure to ask these 15 questions before deciding if they’re right for you. Energy bills are on the rise. As the weather heats up, it's going to take ...

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Think of solar greenhouse heaters as a way to supplement existing heating systems. They're out there, but some assembly may be required.

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 ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - 300 days of sunlight in Colorado. It's the calling card for investing in solar panels for your home. With an influx of out-of-state solar companies flocking to sunny ...

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 ...