Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean ...

Energy companies say a labor shortage is one big obstacle to installing more solar power. They’re turning to machines to speed things up. By Brad Plumer The companies racing to build large solar farms ...

Paula Dufour can watch the sun rise from the front porch of her Carroll County home and set from the porch in back. Soon, she anticipates, the solar panels that she is adding to her roof could capture ...