Photo: istockphoto.com Service area: Perhaps the most important factor is whether a customer’s chosen solar company offers service in their area. We compared the range of cities and states each ...

Tesla is calling for more energy installers to be certified on its products as the company winds down its own solar installations. There’s no hiding it. Tesla’s solar installation business is ...

High energy bills and new tax incentives have more people turning to solar power for their homes. With a 30% federal tax credit and other local perks, installing a residential solar system has never ...

Solar roof tiles use the same basic technology as solar panels but are designed to be integrated into roofs and mimic ...

How do the two major residential solar installers stack up on equipment, warranties and more? Here's what you need to know. SunPower has been around since the 1980s and, as the exclusive residential ...

"It’s just an estimate based on your rate plan with the utility." Homeowner searches for financial advice after running Tesla solar panels for 6 months: 'Is this a good amount?' first appeared on The ...

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 ...

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 ...

“I needed a new roof anyway,” says Winka Dubbeldam, standing outside her house in Springs, a hamlet on the east end of Long Island. And as long as she was replacing her roof, Dubbeldam, a Dutch-born ...

Let’s get right to it — putting a Tesla Solar Roof on your home will likely cost anywhere from $60,000 to $120,000, depending on where you are, the size of your home and your system’s specifications.

The Tesla Powerwall is a battery backup system for residential homeowners that you can buy directly from Tesla or from an installer. It houses a 13.5 kWh battery which should power a home for between ...