"The appetite for solar is strong, but misconceptions and financial barriers remain." New survey reveals what a majority of ...

Congressional Republicans phased out the credits early in the tax and spending law they passed this summer. The federal ...

Solar panels and snow are often framed as natural enemies, but the physics of how panels generate electricity tells a more ...

The weather is heating up, and you may think that's great for your solar panels. But you can efficiently get that energy flowing all year long. Here's how. Spring is here, so that means more sun, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Solar panels continue to rise in popularity year after year as more people learn about the versatility of the renewable energy source. Yes, ...

Solar panels made from silicon already adorn rooftops and vast fields around the world—but they are reaching their ...

Scientists are looking at cooling solar cells to harvest more energy from the burning sun. Researchers at the SINTEF research organization in Trondheim, Norway, are integrating a tube system into ...

This story was originally published by CityLab and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Solar cells need sunlight to generate electricity, but with rays also comes heat. As ...

The other notable change is a drop in the use of natural gas. While natural gas use fell by just under 4 percent, its status ...

Although solar panels are active while the sun is shining, they typically don't do much once the sun goes down. This is why some systems incorporate water tanks. The water is heated during the day via ...

Portable power stations gained popularity for summer camping and RV adventures but most models lack the capacity and output ...

Using a solar water heater can save a household significant money and help reduce local and regional emissions that cause air pollution. Although they do require a ...