Real energy independence can be tricky to accomplish, but during the past few years, I've accumulated some insights that aren't so obvious. The main misconceptions about life off-grid are that it's a ...

Most homes already have a smart meter that digitally communicates with the electric grid. If you're looking to get rooftop solar panels, a smart meter is an essential piece of equipment. Here's why.

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Many people have come to the conclusion that a portable battery power station is a smart investment these days for home emergency backup in the event of a blackout. This is a scenario that seems to be ...

It is hard to believe that it is already 15 years since the introduction of the Feed In Tariff (FiT) and the subsequent mass installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology on our roofs. There is ...