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SolarCity updates its solar panel monitoring software to include home electricity usage, while Open Energy is creating a touch-screen device to track energy usage and production. Martin LaMonica is a ...

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 ...

Remote monitoring has become a cornerstone of modern commercial and industrial solar operations. Dashboards provide real-time ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. You may assume you just stick solar panels on your roof and never have to think about them again. Like almost anything you expect to run for decades, ...

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Installing solar panels is a smart step for many homes, but understanding how tariffs, shading and energy use affect performance can help you get even more from your system ...

In a world filled with countless rectangular solar panels, Smartflower is a rare, novel solar product. Part energy system and part industrial art installation, it's essentially a huge flower ...

Many 10-year-old solar systems still work, but quietly underperform. In 2026, repowering outdated 3kW systems can cost less than repairs and deliver far bigger bill savings.