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 ...

If you connect your panels to the grid, you won't be responsible for producing all your own energy. That's not the case if you go off the grid. Going solar doesn't mean going off the grid -- unless ...

Off-grid living provides a unique opportunity for individuals and families to become completely self-reliant, particularly in terms of energy needs. An off-grid solar system for homes allows ...

This flexibility means you can keep the 1,070Wh battery topped up from household electricity for emergency preparedness, then ...

Find the best solar options for your home and budget. Find the best solar options for your home and budget. Across the globe, commercial and residential areas have begun transitioning to greener ...

Don’t let a small oversight ruin your DIY solar project. Watch this essential step in action, and learn why it’s critical for ...

Battery backup will keep your off-grid or grid-tied home powered up when the grid goes down. Grid-tied vs. off-grid solar: decide whether a grid-tied solar system with battery backup or an off-grid ...

Welcome to our series answering reader questions and concerns about how to cut the utility company cord. I currently use wood to heat my off-grid home but would like to figure out my options for using ...

An international research team has performed a techno-economic analysis to identify the optimal design and size of off-grid wind solar power plants intended for green hydrogen generation in refueling ...

There are some things I wish I'd known before moving off the grid, like how to calculate our energy needs and how to find a ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

Tesla has quietly turned a dusty stretch of California highway into a full-scale experiment in what a fossil-free charging ...