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ChargePoint charging stations can power your EV anywhere

ChargePoint's nationwide EV charging network also offers residential charging stations, so you can charge your EV just about anywhere.

Written by Catherine Lane

Unreliable Texas power prompts residents to install solar-plus-battery-storage solutions

The Texas grid is built for profit, not reliability - leaving Texans on the brink of power outages for the second time in 2021. Here's how they are responding.

Written by Ana Almerini

Utility-scale solar: what is it, how does it work?

Utility-scale solar is leading the transition to a clean economy; solar power is being added to the grid more than any other energy source.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

The 3 best solar shed lights to buy in 2024

You can easily transform your shed into a solar shed by adding solar panels to the roof or by installing solar-powered lights.

Written by Ana Almerini

Are solar canopies and carports worth it?

Solar canopies are custom-built outdoor structures designed to hold overhanging solar panels, enabling on-site solar power generation.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

What is Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)?

Concentrated solar power (CSP) uses special mirrors to concentrate the sun's energy; the collected heat is then used to generate power on the utility scale.

Written by Zeeshan Hyder

What residential solar installers need to stop doing immediately

Some solar installers use inflated estimates of utility price growth to make it seem like savings will be higher than they likely will. It's time to stop.

Written by Ben Zientara

Home energy audits: what to expect and how much they can save you

A guide to home energy audits, including how much they cost, how you can perform them yourself, and whether or not they’re worth it.

Written by Catherine Lane