Plug-in solar is rapidly expanding from Europe to the United States. As electricity prices rise, policymakers and consumers are embracing this renter-friendly technology as a path toward lower bills ...

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, ...

For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called ...

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 ...

The home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can ...

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 ...

Global electricity demand is rising faster than new large power plants can be built, and the cost of that imbalance is ...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Plug-in panels may be a new solution for renters or penny pinchers in search of solar, and an upcoming legislative push could put them within reach. It looks like any other ...

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 ...