Homeowner shines some light on the economics of solar power

A Maine couple weighed all the pros and cons, looked at their fixed budget, questioned their ages and decided putting solar panels on their roof was the best thing for them and the environment.

Going solar: By the numbers

Solar potential: The sun shines on Maine

Put the sun to work for you

Study group proposes modest goals for Maine renewable energy storage

Reaching 100 megawatts of storage capacity by 2025 would send an important signal to investors, it said.

Blaine House solar project a powerful symbol – and debatable economic investment

Complications lowered by half how much energy would be offset and tripled the payback period.

PHOTO: Old barn, new technology

To meet renewable energy goals, Maine must take charge on big battery incentives

A 14-member study group is examining the economic, environmental and energy benefits of storage.

New law and Gov. Mills’ energy goals set off solar-farm land rush

Now that friendly policies are in place, developers are jockeying for access to Maine's grid to build community solar projects.

Monmouth dairy uses federal, local grants to go solar

The Milkhouse was awarded $36,000 from the USDA and $10,000 from the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments to install a solar array that will eventually fill all the farm's energy needs.