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Walmart sues Tesla for solar panels catching fire, but is Tesla to blame?
While the two companies are working towards a resolution, Walmart’s lawsuit against Tesla is still filed with the New York State Supreme Court after rooftop solar installations have led to fire at seven different stores. […]
Tesla now renting solar panels to homeowners
Tesla has announced it will begin renting solar panels to homeowners through a subscription service. The smallest installation will cost just $50 and Tesla estimates most homes can save between $20 and $650, depending on […]
Best Solar Bird Bath Fountains and Pumps
You could spruce up your traditional bird bath with an electric fountain pump, but why not take advantage of a readily available, free power source and invest in a solar bird bath instead? These bird […]
Tesla to ramp up Solar Roof production by end of year
Elon Musk announced on Twitter that Tesla is planning to rapidly ramp up production of its Solar Roof to 1,000 per week. Tesla is known for setting high goals and working relentlessly until they’re met, […]
Best Solar Spot Lights
To help you find the best solar spot lights, we’ve done the grunt work for you, looking at the dozens of lights available and picking our top five favorites. When narrowing down our picks, we […]
China’s pollution-ridden air is blocking sun from solar panels
Researchers at Switzerland’s Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science found that solar panels in China produced 15% less electricity in 2015 than they would’ve in 1960, due to the rising amount of pollution – mainly […]
Trump’s EPA Finalizes Replacement for Obama’s Clean Power Plan
On Wednesday, Trump’s EPA finalized its replacement for Obama’s own stringent emissions plan, which would’ve mandated that states reduce energy plant emissions by 32% by 2030. In its stead, Trump’s plan gives states more flexibility […]
Best Solar Garden Lights
Solar lights can give your garden that peaceful, ethereal glow without those ugly power cords or a high electricity bill. These garden lights are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and quality, which makes […]
Checking In on the Trump Solar Tariff 15 Months On
With Trump announcing a new 25% tariff on Chinese-made solar inverters yesterday, we got to wondering how the 2018 solar panel tariff – much maligned at the time for potentially hindering one of the US’ […]
Utility-Scale Solar Vs Trees: A Fight that Shouldn’t Exist
Today, Connecticut state regulators denied permission for a developer to build a solar farm on 25 acres of land near Chatfield Hollow State Park in Killingworth, CT, a small town of 6,400 located in the […]
Lithium-ion Batteries Could Become Safer and More Powerful
A group of researchers from Columbia University have created a new technique to make longer-lasting lithium batteries that are safer than our current stock. By combining a solid-state ceramic electrolyte with boron nitrate to separate […]
Tesla Lowers Solar Installation Cost
It’s no secret that Tesla’s been slumping on its solar business over the last few years. Once top-dog in the industry, rival Sunrun has since taken their crown. However, earlier this year Elon Musk said […]
Facebook Partners with Utility for 350 MW of Solar
Facebook has partnered with utility Dominion Energy to install 350 megawatts of solar in Virginia and North Carolina, to cover energy use at Facebook’s local facilities. The project supports Dominion and Facebook’s commitments as members […]