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When almost all the things we use in our daily lives are turned on using electricity, a power outage may be more than just a small hassle; it may interfere with work, safety, and comfort.

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, DC, August 14, 2008 (ENS) - Trying to resolve technical difficulties that still prevent greater integration of solar energy into the nation's power grid, the U.S. Department of Energy has ...

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

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Minnesota lawmakers passed a bipartisan energy bill that omits provisions impacting community solar gardens and payments to small solar customers. Disagreements remain about the cost-effectiveness of ...

The US Department of Commerce said it will partially end trade duties on imports of certain small solar devices from China after it found little interest within the American domestic market in keeping ...