The Replacement Cost Dilemma Solar systems cost an average of $29,649 in 2025, which created an immediate challenge for homeowners insurance policies. When you bolt panels onto your roof, you're ...

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 ...

Thinking of going solar? When you’re installing panels from scratch on an existing roof or building, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to go for roof solar PV panels or traditional ...

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 ...

Dear EarthTalk: I need to get my roof replaced as a result of storm damage (thanks, global warming!). Is Tesla’s solar roof a good deal and do other companies offer similar products—with the ...

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 ...

Q: Five years ago we contracted with a solar panel company to install a system on our house. We now find out we will need a new roof in about two years, after getting three opinions. We’re surprised ...

The curved rooftop solar panels are available in obsidian or terra-cotta red — a first for the US market. The curved rooftop solar panels are available in obsidian or terra-cotta red — a first for the ...

Homes with solar panels in Rocklin, California, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Senior Correspondent When a door-to-door salesman showed up at Christine Palmer’s door in 2022 telling her she could save ...

Solar shingles or solar roofs are an attractive option for many homeowners because they allow you to get solar power without the bulky and unsightly solar panels. Other models on the market include ...