Hawaii has the highest rate of rooftop solar power adoption in the US, on a per capita basis. It makes sense, as the power grid is largely (~65%) powered by imported fossil energy sources and is therefore predictably very expensive, at 42+ cents per kilowatt-hour. That makes rooftop solar a … [continued]
We sat down with Arka Energy at RE+ in Las Vegas and were eager to see their solar awnings and carports. They have been hard at work scaling their core solution to new applications and were eager to show off their new standalone Power Gazebo alongside a new suite of digital … [continued]
Our recent CleanTechnica survey revealed that consumers have concerns about the various costs connected with solar installations. In this second part of the two-part series, we explore more reasons why trustworthiness continues to plague the industry — with input from our CleanTechnica readers. Idealistic future cost savings. Reader 6: “When I … [continued]
When our CleanTechnica solar survey revealed that many consumers question the trustworthiness of the solar industry, we were mystified. So we reached out to our readers to learn more. And you all came through! The ensuing conversations unveiled many nuances of installing solar from a consumer point of view. This article … [continued]
A new rooftop vertical solar installation in northern Norway shows that solar can work almost anywhere there is sunlight.
The solar power industry is soaring. Developers added 12 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale solar electric generating capacity in the US during the first half of 2025, and they plan to add another 21 GW in the second half of the year. The buildout to 64 GW that developers plan … [continued]
A Colorado couple built their own small house for $39,000. You might think such a low-cost house would be unpleasant, cramped, or extremely spartan. This house is just the opposite — it has plenty of open interior space and its own aesthetic touches with a Southwestern theme. The living room … [continued]
The new IslandDER meter socket adapter from ConnectDER can save thousands of dollars on a home battery installation.
About a year ago, I wrote an article titled “Is There Really “Structural Overcapacity” of EVs & Solar that “the World Cannot Absorb”?” That was because everywhere you go, you would bump into an article talking about how China (Chinese companies) are massively over-producing solar panels, lithium-ion batteries, and electric … [continued]
Over the last year, we here at CleanTechnica have been compiling survey data about rooftop solar installations. The analysis stage of our project is just beginning, but it’s clear from the get-go that rooftop solar owners want to share their experiences — to help others, but also to affirm that … [continued]
