Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) conducted a series of large-scale tests to investigate factors that affect flame spread ...

Scientists have made a breakthrough that could help solar panels run cooler, last longer, and generate more power — without ...

"About an 8% increase in power output." Homeowner makes stunning realization after conducting DIY test on rooftop solar ...

Every solar panel company makes bold claims about its panel efficiency, maximum wattage availability, temperature coefficient and other specs in optimal conditions. Anyone who does product testing ...

Traditional flat panels have a key limitation: they can only capture sunlight efficiently from one direction. This is where ...

New research has uncovered a critical challenge in solar energy with the discovery that a considerable number of solar panels degrade much more rapidly than expected. About a fifth of solar panels ...

Agrisolar — a practice which essentially marries agriculture and solar photovoltaic energy — is beginning to catch on around the globe, and researchers recently set out to quantify its benefits in a ...

Montreal-based researchers developed a plan to embed solar panels into sidewalks to power electric vehicles that deliver food. This "green city" innovation would free up traditionally solar-powered ...

A new white paper from Solar Panel Recycling argues that interconnection rules and unfavorable economics make large-scale, responsible reuse largely infeasible.

Plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar, is a popular option in Europe, and it's now starting to be introduced in the ...