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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CNET graded each US state on how solar-friendly its residential solar policies are. Most have a long way to go in making solar more accessible and affordable. Your state might receive plenty of ...

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 ...

Residential solar panels are often sold with long-term loans or leases, with homeowners entering contracts of 20 years or more. But how long do panels last, and how resilient are they? Panel life ...