3+ hour, 48+ min ago  (918+ words) As solar becomes a larger part of the energy mix, it's also becoming a bigger target for scrutiny, especially around safety. At the same time, the way information is shared has changed dramatically. Not long ago, getting informed meant digging…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (261+ words) The company, which offers solar subscriptions to homeowners on an initial 36-month agreement, seeks to retain those customers for the long-term by proving it can offer something better than the alternative. Image: U. S. Department of Energy While the value proposition for…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (353+ words) Merino Energy has launched the Merino Mono, a plug-and-play indoor heat pump that can be installed in under an hour and is priced at a flat $3, 800 including installation. San Francisco-based climate hardware company has launched an indoor plug-and-play heat pump…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (370+ words) The programs " now available in Texas and California as part of a limited rollout " offer homeowners backup power, cash incentives, and the option to purchase systems after 5 years. Texas-based energy storage providers EG4 and Outback Power have announced the rollout of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (377+ words) Aurora Energy Research has found that energy storage is raising the value of negatively priced solar electricity by up to $42 per MWh in the CAISO wholesale market. Image: Wikimedia Commons / Next Era / Bureau of Land Management According to a report…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (371+ words) Image: Ernie Journeys on Unsplash Qcells has announced the launch of "Qcells New Homes," a new business division designed to serve as a direct partner for the U. S. residential building industry." The program provides builders with a turnkey solution for integrating…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (451+ words) A report from nonprofit group IREC presents evidence that remote inspection of new residential solar and/or storage installations can yield improved code compliance and safety, compared to on-site inspection. In Texas, installers can hire an approved third-party remote inspector....

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (230+ words) A third-party ownership model converts underutilized commercial roof space into long-term net operating income with zero upfront capital investment, said Solect Energy. Image: Wikimedia Commons / EY418 Solect'Energy announced a rooftop solar site lease program targeting commercial real estate owners. The model…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (238+ words) The 30% residential solar tax credit expired in 2025, but a new prepaid third-party owned product from Sol Source and Tri Beam unlocks up to 40% tax credits for home solar projects. The product utilizes a prepaid power purchase agreement or lease model....

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (105+ words) Otovo provides tips for solar customers to avoid getting caught with a dead battery or snow-covered panels when the next winter storm hits the grid. Image: 1010 Climate Action, Wikimedia Commons Otovo, a Houston-based home energy provider, has released a comprehensive…...