New ultra-thin solar panels are 1,000 times more effective than standard panels thanks to a breakthrough crystal design.

Solar energy is gaining popularity as a renewable power source for homes and businesses worldwide. At the heart of this ...

In this first installment of Innovation Watch, we spotlight five innovations helping solar to power the world even more ...

Solar skins are revolutionising solar panels—turning them from bulky tech into stylish, customisable roof designs that blend ...

In countries like Germany, balcony-mounted solar panels are all the rage. But from breaker-masking to voltage mismatches, ...

UC Davis researchers study floating solar systems and waterbirds. Findings reveal birds use panels for nesting.

The study did not measure how much water evaporation floating solar would prevent, but previous NREL research has shown that photovoltaic panels—sometimes called “floatovoltaics” when they are ...

The system is described by its creators as a cost-effective solution for water heating by storing thermal energy in fine sand. Techno-economic analysis indicated the system is economically viable for ...