Under the bill, plug-in solar devices would no longer need an interconnection agreement, a contract between customer and utility which ensures technical compatibility when connecting a new energy ...

It's a green-energy geek's dream do-it-yourself project: attach a few solar panels to your deck and watch your electric bills go down. Now one company is selling such a product. SpinRay Energy has ...

Imagine powering your home with the sun, no rooftop installations, no complex wiring, and no need to call in a professional. With the rise of plug-and-play solar panels, this vision is no longer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plug-in solar panels, like this one seen on the side of a house in Baltimore, Md., are an increasingly popular means of generating ...

Although solar can save consumers a lot of money, many people find it hard to invest if they do not have a good roof or ...

There are several reasons for someone to consider installing solar panels in their home these days. Such as the expectation of significantly lower electric bills, government assistance with ...

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 ...

Rooftop solar as an alternative energy source has been recommended to homeowners for years. It's one of the best ways to cut utility bills, help the environment, and keep your home running through ...

Portable solar panels neatly ride the line between fallback options during a power outage and convenient sources of electricity on the go. Solar power is the fastest growing source of electricity in ...