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 ...

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A Virginia lawmaker announced plans this week for a bill that would let residents use small plug-in solar panels at home.

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

With the growth of portable power stations as solar generators in the last decade, interest and competition has led to huge improvements in solar panel performance. When I began playing around with ...

Democratic state Sen. Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Emily Gallagher launched an effort Friday for their balcony solar bill, ...

The home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can ...

Saying property values are threatened, a group of homeowners is asking the state to block the building of a nearly 1-megawatt ...

With Democrats in full control of the General Assembly and Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger preparing to take office, lawmakers ...

Bird-proofing solar panels: costs and solutions - We explain the costs, the most effective solutions, and when it’s worth ...

Connecticut’s Shared Clean Energy Facilities Program allows residents to reap the benefits of solar who are not eligible to install solar panels themselves.