Both grid-tied and off-grid solar systems are eligible for a 30% federal tax credit on the total cost of the system. In order for batteries to qualify for the credit, they'll have to have a ...

To truly cut the cord, a homeowner would have to install an off-grid power system that would use renewable energy forms like wind, solar or hydro to provide power, as well as a battery backup ...

This Smart Energy System Lets You Go Off Grid at the Touch of a Button Savant's smart energy system allows you to switch your home from on-grid to off-grid with a tap. Jon Reed / CNET ...

I installed a solar power system in my home in an attempt at "energy resilience." The constraints—and the headaches—were greater than I anticipated.

Anker’s new Solix home solar battery system is a modular version of Tesla’s Powerwall. Anker can now power a whole house even when the grid goes down, while its DIY solar solution for ...