Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Solar energy has made major strides in recent years. Panel prices ...

Sheep and solar panels work hand in hand to generate enough power for a small town. Solar energy installations have the potential to generate a lot of much-needed electricity. A 20-megawatt ...

Discover how to create a simple solar energy harvester at home using basic household items and electronic components. This ...

A solar panel installation in your home can bring all sorts of benefits: lower electric bills, a smaller carbon footprint and even raising the value of your home. But what if your house is surrounded ...

Scientists at the Autonomous University of Querétaro in Mexico have discovered how to make perovskite solar cells, a type of thin-film cell, more stable and efficient without using traditional lead ...

How to make solar module stockpiling cost-effective Researchers investigated which solar module stockpiling conditions could help to ensure stable solar PV deployment at the lowest cost in Europe. The ...

Five years ago, Greg Nemet wrote about the economic and technological factors that were helping to make solar power one of the world’s least-expensive electricity sources. Now, the University of ...

As a solar energy professional working in the heart of New York City, I see firsthand the growing appetite for clean, affordable power. Our city’s residents are increasingly feeling the pinch of ...

Electricity is something the average person tends to pay attention to in two situations: first, when their electric bill is due each month, and second, when the power goes out. One way to both reduce ...