Popular in Germany, “plug-in solar” has remained in the shadows in the US because it’s largely unregulated. Legislation recently introduced in many states aims to promote adoption.

The demand for residential solar power systems is growing at an incredible pace. Where solar equipment was once considered fringe technology, more American homeowners are now choosing to go solar than ...

Wondering if a 3-kilowatt (kW) solar system is large enough to power your home or too large for your do-it-yourself (DIY) project? Below, we’ll outline everything you need to know about 3-kW solar ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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[Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Micah Toll who does fantastic ebike/battery DIY YouTube howtos, 2 books and just released his latest book, DIY Solar Power. He’s giving Electrek readers Chapter ...

Project Solar sells solar panels and equipment for full-service and do-it-yourself installations. It operates across the continental U.S. Project Solar partners with a network of vetted independent ...