A plug-in balcony solar unit that can generate up to 800 watts can cost between $2,000 to $2,300 US, but a 200-watt kit sells for as low as $400. As Chou explains, the panels connect to an inverter, ...

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 ...

"Millions of Americans will adopt it within the next few years." These plug-and-play solar panels can be 97% cheaper than traditional rooftop systems: '[A] solution that empowers families' first ...

Amanda Royal felt the thrill of freedom, and all she'd done was plug a new device into the wall at her East Bay home. The cord ran from an outdoor outlet, under a picnic table and across the grass to ...

Energy experts are warning that the United States is on the verge of missing a simple, cheap climate tool that could finally ...

Responding to increased state-level interest in plug-in solar, a nonprofit group has published an in-depth guidebook to help state policymakers navigate the path to allowing households to use the ...

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

More than a dozen states are considering legislation to support small solar energy systems that can plug directly into home ...

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 ...

Want to lower your electricity bill and help power your home with an abundant renewable energy source — the sun? OK, maybe you don't have a rooftop where you can install $20,000 to 30,000 worth of ...