Plug-in solar is rapidly expanding from Europe to the United States. As electricity prices rise, policymakers and consumers are embracing this renter-friendly technology as a path toward lower bills ...

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 ...

Solar water heaters help homes cut energy bills by using sunlight instead of electricity. The system offers steady heating, ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels. CNET contributor Eric Mack knows all too ...

Lawal Sheriff Olakunle with his solar fan. Living in Lagos, 33-year-old Lawal Sheriff Olakunle is used to electricity shortages. He considers 10–15 hours of electricity a day to be stable power. But ...

Offering solar savings to apartment dwellers, and particularly renters, is not a simple task – as low take-up in Germany has demonstrated. Mel Bergsneider, from Australian startup Allume Energy, ...