A bill to allow for small, plug-in solar panel systems is moving through the Senate, which would open access to solar power for renters and others who can’t install rooftop solar panels.

The sudden emergence of plug-in solar is timely, given the high concern about energy affordability. It offers renters and apartment dwellers – over a third of U.S. households – a way to cut their ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. On a sunny, early summer morning, Matthew Milner waited in his driveway in the ...

Enphase Energy, a major inverter supplier, launched the IQ Balcony Solar System in Germany on May 7, 2025, targeting the ...

Discover small solar home battery options, including flooded lead-acid, deep-discharge, and lithium-iron phosphate batteries. Welcome to our series answering reader questions and concerns about how to ...

For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...