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 ...

When you think of solar panels, you likely picture black or blue rectangles lined up in rows on a roof, but some solar roofs might be hiding in plain sight. Tesla's Solar Roof is possibly the sleekest ...

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 ...

If you're tired of your sky-high electricity bill every month or the frequent power outages in your neighborhood, then a solar panel system might just be what you need. Sure, its installation can be a ...

Solar panels are flat rectangles that sit on top of your roof. They're the most common way to go solar. Over 4 million homes in America now have them. Solar shingles look just like regular roof tiles ...

The concept seems obvious: Why put solar panels on a roof when you could just make the roof out of solar panels? But Tesla’s attempt to design a solar roof didn’t go well: The solar tiles turned out ...

Putting new solar panels on an old roof can lead to headaches later on once your roof needs to be replaced, but how old is too old to go solar? Keep reading to learn why it’s smart to make sure your ...

Solar shingles are an aesthetically pleasing and durable alternative to solar panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not ...

Dr. Nafeesah Allen is a multilingual communications strategist and global real estate investor with nearly 15 years of experience. She began writing about home improvement and design over four years ...

What is the best overall solar shingle? Timberline Solar by GAF Energy is our favorite solar shingle in 2025, topping our list for its great efficiency and warranties. The race for first place is ...