A California energy startup has designed windows with built-in solar panels, which they hope will hasten the widespread transition to carbon-free electricity sources the state is encouraging with new ...

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Installing solar panels should help lower your electricity bills and your carbon footprint in the long term, but exactly how long will it take before they pay for themselves and start earning you ...

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