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California tests off-the-grid solutions to power outages

Neutralizing annoying blackouts with sustainable solar energy.

Solar panels, battery storage and winter: what homeowners need to know

Will your solar panels and home batteries still work in wintertime?

Hawaii OKs emergency demand response to avoid energy shortfalls following AES coal plant closure

Easing the transition of another fossil-fueled power plant shutdown.

Will there be blackouts? California may call to conserve power as heat wave strains grid

Summer heat brings humming air conditioners, higher electricity demand and possible grid failures.

Do solar panels and home battery backup work during a power outage?

Homeowners find an effective solution to keep the lights up when the grid goes down.

Following California and Texas blackouts, experts see potential for energy storage and better grid planning

As extreme weather strains the power grid, alternate means of delivering reliable electricity are necessary.

3 California utilities unveil proposal to bolster rooftop solar program

New programs help achieve clean energy goals & make solar more affordable for homeowners.

Federal bills creating standalone storage tax credit raise hopes for significant boost, akin to solar

Federal tax incentives have provided big cost savings on solar. Now a similar program is being discussed for battery storage.