Plug-in solar systems fit on balconies, decks or yards. Affordable alternative to rooftop panels, starting under $400. Utah passed first state law supporting small-scale solar. Rising demand as ...

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 ...

When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly sold. Solar systems that plug into regular wall outlets have been ...

A Bay Area solar nonprofit estimates that a set of plug-in solar panels can save renters $500 annually on energy bills.

Bhavin Misra, left, and his son, Rumi, 10, assemble a Craftstrom Solar plug-in kit at their home Aug. 5 in Houston. When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel ...

When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly sold. Solar systems that plug into regular wall outlets have been ...

When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly sold. Solar systems that plug into regular wall outlets have been ...

The home-fitted renewables are inexpensive, easy to install, and reduce energy costs. Here's what can be learned from their surging popularity in Germany.

Florida laws are constraining the choice of residents to install their own solar generation and storage capabilities. Current laws are not keeping up with the technology.

German firms have introduced what they call the “world’s largest” plug-in photovoltaic system. Introduced by Indielux and EPP Solar, the system is designed for residential use and can generate up to 6 ...