Lawal Sheriff Olakunle with his solar fan. Living in Lagos, 33-year-old Lawal Sheriff Olakunle is used to electricity shortages. He considers 10–15 hours of electricity a day to be stable power. But ...

Cooling your home this summer will likely cost more than ever. Across the U.S., residential electricity bills are climbing fast, just as forecasters warn of another season of unrelenting heat.

Beat the heat with solar or rechargeable fans. Discover the best options for eco-friendly, cost-effective cooling in Nigeria. I’ve found myself wishing for a solar fan every time my rechargeable fan ...

Q DEAR TIM: My attic gets hot. I saw an advertisement for a solar-powered attic fan, which seems like a great way to remove heat and reduce my carbon footprint. Do these fans really work? Are they ...