If you connect your panels to the grid, you won't be responsible for producing all your own energy. That's not the case if you go off the grid. Going solar doesn't mean going off the grid -- unless ...

Developers from New England to California say grid connection problems are an often-overlooked issue that are strangling new rooftop and community solar projects. Colorado utility regulators began ...

Solar power technology is improving, and equipment costs are decreasing every year. DTEK Group is a national leader and ...

Solar panels are becoming more popular throughout the country, and there are many benefits to getting your electricity this way. A recent CNET survey found that 78% of US adults are concerned about ...

Climate Coach readers are thinking hard about the next industrial revolution. The first energy transition from biomass to fossil fuels transformed society in the 1700s. The next one will tap ...

The r16 consists of a solar-power system on the roof and as well as the connection to an EV. Right now, it only works with EVs that comply with the CHAdeMo protocols for vehicle-to-grid integration.

AES’ two new solar projects in Pennsylvania have a combined capacity of 220MW. Credit: FirstEnergy West Penn Power, a subsidiary of US electric utility FirstEnergy, has started work to connect two ...

(TNS) — Maine is set to receive more than $65 million from Washington for "smart grid" technology to more quickly connect solar panels and wind turbines to the electricity systems of Central Maine ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

The state’s two largest utilities routinely drag their feet connecting solar panels to the electric grid, missing state-mandated deadlines as much as 73% of the time, according to a complaint filed to ...

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 ...

With the rise in popularity of green energy, it’s hard to find homeowners who haven’t at least heard of solar panels. These powerful devices can provide numerous benefits for the environmentally ...