When golf ball-sized hail started hammering Texas last spring, solar panels across the state faced their ultimate test. The verdict? Most panels emerged unscathed, proving that today's solar ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...

Solar panel efficiency affects how much electricity your system can generate from the roof space available – here’s what that ...

Researchers at Germany's Fraunhofer Institute have developed ShadeCut, a technology that applies patterned colored films to solar panels to mimic roof tiles, masonry, or custom designs.

I spent two years testing wind power at home - here's why solar is still my preferred source ...

Clean, renewable energy sources like solar are beginning to replace dirty, polluting energy sources like gas and oil. However, one issue with solar that needs to be addressed as it continues to expand ...

Arkansas researchers are testing floating solar on reservoirs to reduce farmland loss, conserve irrigation water and balance ...

After years of testing portable solar panels, I've found that small adjustments to my setup can yield massive efficiency ...