The Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative in Hawaii, which deployed storage before grid-forming inverters became available, became a test case for diagnosing grid issues that can arise with older ...

Blackouts happen. They can be a minor inconvenience, a serious health concern or something in between, but most people would rather avoid them, especially if they're unprepared. The rise in rooftop ...

Michael Pelletier, a retiree living in the Copperfield area, redoubled his search for affordable backup power after a surprise derecho in May knocked down massive power line towers near his home and ...

Let me be honest. Three years ago, I thought disconnecting from civilization would solve everything. No more electric bills, no reliance on corporations, no stress. Just me, solar panels, and freedom.

Spain’s solar-heavy system raises questions about the security of America’s grid. But there is technology to prevent major disruptions. The causes of Monday’s massive power outage in Spain and ...

It takes a few years to get yourself going, but it's possible to live off the land without draining your bank account. Take Sean (@offgridsean), for example. As noted in a TikTok, Sean's family "moved ...

“PV systems already today have the technical capabilities to provide various frequency related grid services,” according to the IEA. Image: C-Crete Technologies. Distributed solar PV and hybrid PV ...

As the market for renewables in Texas continues to strengthen and innovate, the power makeup of the state’s electric grid is slated to keep shifting toward adding more renewables. Last year, solar and ...

Enphase Energy just launched a new off-grid system that lets homeowners power their homes without a utility connection – even for extended periods. The California-based Enphase says the off-grid setup ...

This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The tricky thing about generating electricity is that for the most part, you pretty much have to use it or lose it.

Sheep graze on a solar farm owned by SB Energy on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Buckholts, Texas. Texas’ diverse mix of energy resources continues to deliver results, and the entire country should take ...