Plug-in solar is rapidly expanding from Europe to the United States. As electricity prices rise, policymakers and consumers are embracing this renter-friendly technology as a path toward lower bills ...

Plug-in solar systems fit on balconies, decks or yards. Affordable alternative to rooftop panels, starting under $400. Utah passed first state law supporting small-scale solar. Rising demand as ...

When Terrence Dwyer received a knock on his door and a flyer for a solar panel system small enough to fit on his deck, he was quickly sold. Solar systems that plug into regular wall outlets have been ...

For years, solar power at home was mostly limited to people who owned their rooftops and could afford the steep upfront costs. But now, a new generation of small, affordable systems — often called ...

The home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can ...

A Virginia lawmaker announced plans this week for a bill that would let residents use small plug-in solar panels at home.

Balcony solar panels enable apartment dwellers to generate their own renewable energy without rooftop access. Germany leads Europe in adopting balcony solar, while the U.K. and U.S. are evaluating ...

Raymond Ward wants to see solar panels draped over every balcony in the United States and doesn’t understand why that isn’t happening. The technology couldn’t be easier to use—simply hang one or two ...

Plug-in solar devices make it possible to install PV systems with minimal effort and without professional help. These systems have typically been installed on balconies, leading to the term ...

Synergrid, the federation of Belgian electricity and gas transmission and distribution system operators, will soon allow solar panels and household batteries with a plug and socket to be deployed on ...