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A solar panel field covering a green hillside under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Home

Annual US cooling bills are headed for $792, but community solar could cut renters' costs

Several energy storage units arranged in a room with power supply connections on the wall.

Tech

In Bangladesh, new solar-battery backup promises lights, Wi-Fi, and fans during outages

A house with rooftop solar.

Tech

UK study says rooftop solar could have cooled London, and helped prevent 96 heat deaths

A home battery storage system.

Business

Global home battery market surges to 38.1 GWh as backup power becomes essential

A house with solar panels on the roof and trees in the background.

Business

Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia homeowners can now tap Tigo virtual power plant incentives

Three solar panels in a backyard.

Tech

Small solar project sparks debate over safety, customization, and why easier options cost more

A person installing NEP inverters.

Home

Homeowner says failing solar components sparked a monthslong warranty nightmare

Solar panels on the roof of a house.

Home

Homeowner questions five-string solar plan over extra wiring, hardware, and cost

A white machine with a round sensor next to a warning sign about toxic fumes and a yellow safety post.

Tech

Western Australia tops 50,000 home batteries as rooftop solar continues to soar

Two outdoor AC units.

Home

New heat pump drops upstairs temperature 2 degrees in 6 hours, installer says it's 'fine'

Energy storage systems.

Home

'Going 100% off-grid tomorrow': DIYer's 70-panel solar build stuns commenters

A solar energy storage system.

Tech

Older homes may get an easier solar, battery, and backup upgrade with new smart breakers