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 ...

When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly sold. Solar systems that plug into regular wall outlets have been ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Small plug-in solar panels gain traction as an affordable way to cut electricity bills For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep ...

Small, plug-in solar power systems have become popular in Germany and several other countries. So why haven’t they taken off in the United States? By Claire Brown Across Germany, more than a million ...

Electricity prices have risen sharply over the past decade. A new, cheap solar power option could cut bills. But it’s facing ...