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 delivers a seamless way to live independently from ...

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara developed a “rechargeable solar battery” that stores sunlight directly in molecules and later releases the energy as heat powerful enough to boil water. The DNA-inspired molecular system can ...

Privacy, solar power and sprawling land are drawing buyers to places where “self-sufficiency” still comes with a good airport

Tesla has launched its new Oasis Supercharger, the long-promised EV charging station of the future, with a solar farm and off-grid batteries. Early in the deployment of the Supercharger network, Tesla promised to add solar arrays and batteries to the ...

After living off-the-grid for two years now, one couple shared their experience going solar. Located in North Idaho, Riley and Courtney (@AmbitionStrikes) installed a shipping container for their battery storage, insulating the inside and burying the ...