Renewable energy

Our definitive 2026 guide to home solar panels. We cover costs, incentives (CAN/US/UK/AU), choosing an installer, roof condition, solar tiles, and new battery tech to help you make a smart, future-proof investment for your home. Solar panels: a homeowner's & pro's guide As we move through 2026, installing…

Solar panels good, coal-fired power plant electricity bad. If only it were that simple to choose. We discuss the best alternatives for producing your own power at home, from solar to wind turbines to generator bikes. Home energy generation, which option is best? How the electrical grid is fed near you will be a huge…

Ten things to know that will help you get the best value out of a photovoltaic solar panel system. Diligent research is absolutely essential for any homeowner looking to install a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel system on their home. But at some point, you need to hand the reins over to a trustworthy contractor. To…

A comprehensive guide to the best home battery systems of 2026, covering LFP chemistry, whole-home sizing, and maximizing savings with TOU arbitrage. The residential energy storage market has reached a critical maturity point in 2026, shifting from simple capacity stacking to integrated energy ecosystems that manage…

Discover how next-generation perovskite and tandem solar cells smash traditional efficiency limits to deliver more clean power for sustainable homes and commercial builds. Next-gen solar perovskite and tandem cells: a homeowner's and pro's guide Next-generation perovskite and tandem solar cells represent the most…

Explore the top plug and play batteries of 2026. Compare Pila, BioLite, and EcoFlow for easy, no-permit emergency power backup for refrigerators and critical home loads. Best plug and play home battery backup: A guide for homeowners and pros Impressive advances in smart home technologies are making it easier to…

Sodium-ion vs. lithium iron phosphate: do salt batteries work. Sodium-Ion vs. LFP: Which Home Battery is Best in 2026? The global shift toward home energy storage has been dominated by Lithium Ion and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), but a new challenger is emerging to disrupt the market. For homeowners and contractors…

An in-depth look at transparent photovoltaic windows, efficiency ratings, maintenance needs, and the ROI of turning your home's glazing into a solar power plant. Generate power with PV coatings on windows The transition toward net-zero building has traditionally focused on rooftops, but energy-generating glass…

Want to eliminate energy bills? Learn to integrate solar PV, heat pumps, and home batteries to master net metering and avoid peak rates. A homeowners and pros guide. I apologize for missing that deletion. I have removed the heading for "Envelope-first approach" and ensure it is no longer in the code below…

Discover the best way to heat a home with solar panels only, whether that is for an off grid heating system or just for future proofing and home resiliency. What is the best off grid heating system? We live in a very uncertain global climate with rising fuel prices, and increasingly catastrophic weather events…

Hydro-Québec to launch major home solar grant program: could this be the moment solar power takes off in Quebec. Solar panels on homes in Quebec has never been worth it - until now! For years, installing solar panels in Quebec has felt more like a passion project than a smart investment. With some of the cheapest…