State Sen. Scott Wiener proposed new legislation that would make it easier for renters and others to use portable solar ...

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 ...

Imagine powering your home with the sun, no rooftop installations, no complex wiring, and no need to call in a professional. With the rise of plug-and-play solar panels, this vision is no longer ...

AP — 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 ...

"Every American should be able to." California researchers argue why everyone should have access to uncommon plug-in ...

Fifty-three million U.S. households cannot install rooftop solar, primarily due to building and roof limitations, because they live in apartments or because of their status as renters. I’m one of them ...

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 proposed bill in New Hampshire could allow people to install their own portable solar panels. The bipartisan legislation would sanction the use of the increasingly popular technology and help users ...

A new bill in California is designed to allow small plug-in solar systems to connect directly to household outlets by reclassifying them as appliances, removing utility interconnection and permitting ...

Rooftop solar as an alternative energy source has been recommended to homeowners for years. It's one of the best ways to cut utility bills, help the environment, and keep your home running through ...