The Cool Down

Solar panel subscriptions are helping Americans generate their own power without upfront costs — here's how they work

Solar panel subscriptions, such as Palmetto's LightReach leasing program, are helping Americans gain energy independence for $0 down.
pv magazine USA

Upcoming documentary explores the roots of the U.S. solar industry

Solar Roots, a documentary film to be released in the fall of 2026, tells the story of visionaries behind the launch of the ...
pv magazine USA

What it’s like to build grid-scale batteries in Texas versus California

While both markets face ancillary market saturation, it has very different consequences in CAISO than in ERCOT.
New Atlas

Tiny house provides nomadic off-grid lifestyle in a compact package

Commissioned for a customer who wants to enjoy a nomadic retirement, the Tiny Birdy has a compact interior layout that sleeps ...
The Cool Down

Homeowner reveals the $100 off-grid tech he uses to power his property: 'I'm buying more of these before the price goes up'

YouTube creator MassiveOverkill is turning heads online with a budget-friendly solar setup that proves you don't need a ...
IEEE

Power System Stability and Load Flow Analysis for a Grid-Tied Photovoltaic System: Lebanon Case Study

Abstract: Recently, due to the economic crisis in Lebanon and the low reliability of the National Grid, more customers are utilizing renewable energy sources (RES), especially the photovoltaic (PV) ...