Eric Mack
CNET
New Mexico, United States
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What Is a Hybrid Solar System?
Solar systems can be designed to operate on or off the grid. Going hybrid can offer the best of both. → Read More
How Living Off-Grid Transformed More Than Just My Bills
Greater independence can be a nice way to confront some long-ignored inadequacies. → Read More
My Off-Grid Project: The Secrets I Learned to Save on Solar
Setting up a solar energy system can be a big expense, but planning well can maximize savings. → Read More
Sunrun vs. SunPower: Which Major Solar Company Is Best?
Two of the biggest US players in solar look to help two different sets of customers add solar panels to their homes. → Read More
How Much Does a Tesla Solar Roof Cost?
Tesla's Solar Roof System is one of the sleekest systems for harvesting power from the sun, but it's also one of the priciest. → Read More
The Hidden (and Not So Hidden) Expenses of Living Off Grid
Budgeting for the off-grid essentials is one thing, but planning for the hidden costs is another. Here's what I learned and mistakes to avoid. → Read More
The Biggest Pros and Cons of Living Off-Grid Aren't What I Expected
The independence is great, but there are hidden challenges and revelations to sourcing everything myself. → Read More
For Life Off the Grid, Batteries Mean Independence
You can't put fire in a bottle, but you can capture the sun and store it under your stairs. → Read More
How Living With Solar Panels Demystified Electricity for Me
Solar panels might seem liberating, but they're still limited by the most basic patterns on Earth, and so are you. → Read More
Moving Off-Grid: The Ultimate Pandemic Project Is About More Than Utility Bills
My family lives 100% energy and water independent. Here's why, what we learned and how we made it happen. → Read More
Primitive Power Solar Review: A Unique Business Model With Pros and Cons
The company acts as a broker for solar system installation, but aims to stick with its customers for the long run. → Read More
Blue Raven Solar Review: A Strong Reputation for Solar Satisfaction
It's now part of one of the oldest solar companies in the country, but still offers a hometown installer's touch. → Read More
Sunnova Solar Review: Set It and Forget It for 25 Years
This public company pitches itself as an "energy as a service" provider, promising to keep your system producing for 25 years -- but not all customers have been satisfied. → Read More
Pulling Power From the Ocean Is the Final Frontier for Renewable Energy
From tide-turned turbines to pulling power up from the depths, marine energy is getting a boost in the fight against climate change. → Read More
Qcells Solar Review: A Solid Manufacturer Expanding Its Reach
The electric carmaker offers a strong warranty and top-of-the-line energy storage. It also promises to be the cheapest. → Read More
Momentum Solar Review: More Strengths Than Weaknesses
Momentum Solar offers a complete solar package, including experience, if you happen to be in the right state. → Read More
Power From Plants? Newly Discovered Photosynthesis 'Leak' Means More Juice
Scientists think they've found a way to harvest more electricity from plants, a finding that could ripple out to other renewable energy technologies. → Read More
Scientists Found a 'Leak' in Photosynthesis That Could Fill Humanity's Energy Bucket
Researchers believe they've found a way to tap deeper into one of nature's most impressive, life-sustaining mechanisms. → Read More
This Insect Pees at High Speed Using 'Butt Flicker'
The glassy-winged sharpshooter has a decidedly low-brow superpower. → Read More
AI Could Be Made Obsolete by 'Biocomputers' Running on Human Brain Cells
Scientists are pushing for the development of "organoid intelligence," or OI. → Read More