News about installing photovoltaic panels

Are Americans adopting home solar panels?

And in the second quarter of 2022, residential solar set its fifth consecutive quarterly growth record, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. Pew Research Center conducted this analysis to understand Americans’ adoption of home solar panels. It relies on data from the and the , among other sources.

Are rooftop solar panels a good deal?

Powering your home with rooftop solar panels is great for the planet but isn't always a good deal for consumers. One of the problems might be with the way the industry was built in the first place. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Using rooftop solar panels to power a home is great for the environment, but it is not always a good deal for consumers.

Should you put solar panels on your roof?

MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Using rooftop solar panels to power a home is great for the environment, but it is not always a good deal for consumers. Keith Romer from our Planet Money program tried to understand why. KEITH ROMER, BYLINE: It's a good pitch. Put solar panels on your roof, and you can lower or maybe even eliminate your electric bills.

Are solar panels getting more affordable?

Experts say solar panels have gotten significantly more affordable in the last decade, and new federal incentives will only drive prices lower. There's a big new solar tax credit in town. A federal incentive expanded in 2022 through the Inflation Reduction Act can offset 30% of the cost of a residential solar installation.

Does rooftop solar have a fraud problem?

Rooftop solar has a fraud problem. The industry is working to build back trust A crew installs a solar array on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., in 2023. PHILADELPHIA — The solar power industry is booming and that growth helps the world meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels.

Why are prosecutors investigating rooftop solar?

Across the country, prosecutors are investigating high-pressure sales tactics and misleading financing arrangements. Some customers say they were victims of fraud and forgery. This threatens rooftop solar’s impressive momentum. Now, some solar companies are working to repair the industry’s reputation.