Achieving a system cost of $0.65 per watt through the secondary market and DIY assembly demonstrates a viable pathway for U.S. plug-in solar to provide immediate utility bill relief to renters and ...

DENVER — Damon Cox’s 1,500-square-foot cottage in Palmer Lake, Colorado, doesn’t use much energy. That hasn’t stopped him from finding more ways to lessen his carbon footprint. A little over a year ...

Amazon.com Inc. and supermarket chain Lidl are working with the UK government to clear the way to sell plug-in solar panels for the first time. In response to the conflict in Iran, which sent fossil ...

Kia has adjusted its image over the last few years from being the cheap, unreliable brand that many buyers choose as an alternative, to being a modern, first-choice manufacturer. Its cars and SUVs are ...

Last October, Colorado state Rep. Lesley Smith was in Germany, visiting her husband’s family. While strolling around her sister-in-law’s neighborhood, she glimpsed a solar panel hanging off an ...

A man installs solar panels on an apartment balcony in Germany. Research on solar adoption suggests that visibility matters: households are significantly more likely to go solar when they see a ...

Plug-in hybrid vehicles are often touted as a bridge to battery-electric vehicles, promising to slash emissions by operating as EVs for short trips while relying on fossil fuels for longer ones. They ...

A recent study in Germany found that plug-in hybrids consume up to three times as much fuel as manufacturers claim. It’s easy to understand the appeal of a plug-in hybrid vehicle. You get a decent ...

A bill that would have opened up the door for Arizonans to install small plug-in solar energy systems on their back patios, balconies or backyards died in committee ...

The solar panels that hang from balconies across Europe may soon be coming to New England, helping lower energy costs and ease grid demand. This could be a breakout year for plug-in solar in the ...

For many homeowners, installing rooftop solar panels seems like a smart idea to reduce electricity bills, but the upfront cost and installation complexity can be daunting. These barriers have kept ...