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A Tesla Powerwall and two smartphones displaying energy management apps.

Home

Homeowner says 2 weeks with solar made checking battery, usage, and generation a fun pastime

Solar panels installed on a rooftop with palm trees and a canal in the background.

Business

Florida seniors call solar purchase their 'biggest' financial mistake after questionable installation

A wooden roof under construction with open framing and a gravel area below.

Home

Western Iowa homeowner weighs $30,000 solar bid before net metering window shuts

A downed tree with debris blocking a road and damaged vehicles parked nearby.

Outdoors

Indiana resident's storm footage shows trees down, cars damaged, and streets destroyed

Solar panels installed on a rooftop overlooking palm trees and a waterway.

Home

Tesla owner checks app in storm, finds car still charging as Powerwall backup drops

Three electrical units mounted on a yellow brick wall beside a window.

Home

Sudden battery discharge leaves solar owner questioning whether backup is reliable

A hand presses the power button on a portable charging device with various output ports.

Tech

Conflicting Bluetti Elite 400 tests leave homeowner second-guessing hurricane backup plan

A solar inverter connected to multiple batteries in a utility shed.

Tech

DIY solar owner powers up 48V battery bank, gets safety warnings before permanent install

A close-up of the back panel of an Enphase IQ8MC inverter, displaying specifications and warning information.

Home

Solar first, battery next, grid last: Enphase setup shows how to stretch rooftop power

A solar panel with visible cracks and dirt on the surface.

Tech

Off-grid solar owner spots spider-web crack on panel, warned it could 'kill your electronics'

A narrow pathway between brick walls with three black boxes mounted on one side and a wooden cabinet on the other.

Home

Detached garage complicates homeowner's solar plan as wiring dictates placement

Tesla powerwall and solar panels

Home

New Jersey homeowner's 24-panel solar drop-off sparks a crucial Powerwall tip