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In Florida, a discharged solar debt leaves one solar setup, and its savings, in legal limbo
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (502+ words) That can create a frustrating and potentially expensive gray area. A Florida homeowner says the solar panels on their roof have been doing exactly what they were supposed to do: cutting the electric bill to nearly nothing. But after a…...
Nestle opens 7,800-panel solar array above active cow pasture to power a quarter of factory
13+ hour, 48+ min ago (547+ words) Next to the array, a new barn can accommodate up to 50 cows and has automated milking equipment. Nestlé is trying an unusual energy setup in Bavaria. The arrangement includes a large bank of solar panels installed above a working cow…...
California homeowners lured by 'free solar' pitches can end up with bills, broken systems
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (473+ words) Homeowners facing steep energy costs may be tempted by promises of "free solar panels" or power bills that vanish. However, the Better Business Bureau says those offers can end badly, with some buyers ending up with malfunctioning systems, surprise charges,…...
Tesla launches Powerwall 3 in Japan, aiming to cut peak power bills and ride out outages
10+ hour, 48+ min ago (508+ words) The unit qualifies for government incentives at both the national and local levels. Japanese homeowners can now buy Tesla's Powerwall 3, a home battery designed to shift electricity use away from expensive periods and provide backup power when the grid fails....
New Jersey weighs paying home battery owners to help the grid when demand surges
11+ hour, 38+ min ago (601+ words) For homeowners, battery storage is one of the best tools for riding out blackouts. In New Jersey, officials are weighing a plan that would allow homeowners to use batteries as emergency energy backups and a way to earn extra money....
Hyundai's new EV platform could turn parked cars into backup power for lights, fridges, and Wi-Fi
14+ hour, 38+ min ago (512+ words) The remaining question is how quickly that promise will make its way to more driveways. Hyundai Motor Group is looking to turn its electric vehicles into more than just transportation, envisioning them as mobile power sources for the home. Through…...
Florida homeowners turn to rooftop solar and batteries as hurricane outage fears grow
13+ hour, 18+ min ago (419+ words) Long blackouts can threaten refrigerated food, indoor cooling. Florida produces a huge amount of electricity, but grid strain and a thin margin of excess energy output are causing a growing number of residents to plan as if the grid on…...
Rural Florida homeowner with 36 solar panels weighs battery options for backup power
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (275+ words) A Florida homeowner new to solar has a 36-panel Enphase setup and is trying to figure out which battery makes the most sense when storm season and power outages are part of the equation. For people in hurricane-prone areas, battery…...
New Hampshire opens door to plug-in solar, but DIY users worry a code rule could raise costs
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (417+ words) New Hampshire's move to legalize 1,200-watt plug-in solar systems appears to be a major step forward for residents hoping to take a DIY approach to home energy. However, for at least one resident, that excitement quickly gave way to concern…...
Roof job leaves leased solar panel shattered, and a homeowner stuck in a liability maze
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (328+ words) One broken unit can quickly turn a cost-cutting upgrade into a fight over responsibility. Things can get complicated when you have solar and need to replace your roof, especially when the solar system is on lease. One broken unit can…...