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The US electrical grid is in desperate need of upgrades, watchdog warns
(www.engadget.com)
This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.
diysolarforum.com
It's not rocket surgery.
Lots of great content there! If you are remotely a DIYer and have the means, do a lot of the solar install yourself and hire pros to ensure you're safe/ connect to grid if needed.