The assumption may be that solar panels won't be as effective in the winter due to the decrease in sunlight and the snow that lands atop them. Also, let's be honest, most technology isn't known for ...

Researchers in Australia have developed a new laser-based technique that allows them to observe ...

Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on when the grid goes dark. Whether panels can truly stand in for a gas or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Flexible solar panels can be a low-cost way to help power your campervan or garden office (Getty/iStock) Flexible solar panels are ...

Scientists have found that a compound extracted from camphor trees can make solar panels work better and last longer, achieving over 25% efficiency, according to the Ulsan National Institute of ...

Engineers have developed a way to monitor solar cells at a microscopic level while they are operating – to discover exactly ...

If rising energy bills have left you frustrated, you’re far from alone. Many UK households are now considering alternatives to the grid, and a solar panels setup has become a top option. As ...

Traditional solar fails in the windswept north. Two Swedish inventors are betting on aerodynamic resilience to solve the latitude gap ...