A New Jersey-based firm has launched the latest upgrade of the world’s first nailable solar shingle. GAF Energy’s Timberline Solar ES 2 reportedly delivers 23% more power than its predecessor, ...

Solar power can be a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint; however, the process of getting quotes for residential solar can be complicated. Even the most reputable installers have ...

One part roof shingle and one part solar panel, solar shingles combine the appearance of traditional roofing materials with the ability to generate renewable electricity. Although solar shingle ...

NOVI, Mich., Feb. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As U.S. homeowners embrace solar power as an attainable, money-saving replacement to grid-supplied electric power, Revere Plastics Systems (RPS) is proud ...

Now there’s another option: an entire solar roof. Solar roofs are composed of solar shingles that can fit over existing shingles or be installed on their own. So the energy-harvesting ability is baked ...

Solar shingles are less noticeable and easier to put on the roof, but they cost more and can be less efficient. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

From shopping to generating electricity, the process of getting solar can take months. Here's what'll happen on installation day (and how to prep for it). Most people will need to find an installer to ...

When launching Tesla’s solar roof tiles nearly a decade ago, Elon Musk said they would cost less than a regular roof, last twice as long and slash or even eliminate homeowners’ utility bills. “Why ...

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 ...

NREL conducted a time-motion study on solar contractors installing roofing-integrated photovoltaics (RIPV) on residential solar projects at several sites in California. The researchers published their ...

In addition to cutting your monthly power bill, installing solar panels can also earn you a fat tax credit. The solar tax credit encourages renewable energy use by financially incentivizing customers.

Deciding to embrace solar power for your home is a big deal, and there are a lot of things to keep in mind when shopping around. Beyond simply deciding between installation companies, though, you also ...