Solar Energy

• Why the Power May Not Go Out Until After the Storm Has Passed - The steady accumulation of snow and freezing rain and a rise in demand for electricity can cause problems long after the sky clears, energy experts said.
• The $2 Rental Batteries Helping to Power South Africa - The batteries offer an affordable system for those who lack reliable power and the money to buy their own solar panels.
• Under Trump, U.S. Adds Fuel to a Heating Planet - The president’s embrace of fossil fuels and withdrawal from the global fight against climate change will make it hard to keep warming at safe levels, scientists said.
• Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa - Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.