Solar panels have become increasingly popular as a source of renewable energy. By absorbing sunlight, they create a current that’s converted to usable electricity. There are many advantages of solar ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean energy ...

The BBC and Reuters reported that fast-growing solar accounts for 7% of the world's electricity production, and it remains ...

Tesla, which got into the solar energy business last year with the acquisition of SolarCity, is taking the next step in its plan to revolutionize the acquisition, storage, and use of solar energy with ...

Solar energy technology continues to advance, with researchers constantly discovering new and improved ways to harness the power of the sun. One of the most promising solar solutions recently ...

With more Americans “going green” than ever before, you’ve probably already started thinking about doing it yourself. Perhaps you’ve increased your recycling efforts, started using more Energy Star ...

As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, it's the perfect season to think about harnessing that energy for your home. Amid the environmental concerns, electricity costs are climbing and ...

You can harness the power of the sun's rays to charge your electric vehicle. Here's how many solar panels you'll need to do it. Driving an Electric vehicle is one way to help reduce the impact you ...

Scientists may have just cracked the code on one of the biggest problems holding back a promising new solar technology. Perovskite solar cells have long been praised as a lighter, more flexible, and ...

Researchers at the Netherlands’ AMOLF Institute have developed a method for imprinting solar panels with silicon nanopatterns that scatter green light back towards the observer. By stamping dense ...