For many homeowners, installing rooftop solar panels seems like a smart idea to reduce electricity bills, but the upfront ...

These cells could be laminated onto various kinds of surfaces, such as the sails of a boat to provide power while at sea.

A study conducted by Penn State University researchers has revealed that organic solar cells ...

The use of solar cells, devices that can convert sunlight into electricity, has grown exponentially over the past decades.

Light can hit a lead halide perovskite crystal that is anything but pristine and still end up as useful electric current. That mismatch has bothered solar researchers for more than a decade. Silicon ...

A new solar panel reaches up to 865 W, setting a historic record in power and efficiency for large-scale solar projects.

Perovskite solar cells operated for months in low Earth orbit and tolerated radiation equivalent to decades in space, marking the most comprehensive orbital test of the technology.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

Solar power continues to grow—accounting for most new capacity added to U.S. electric grids in 2024—but the mid-1950s technology most often used to capture the sun's energy comes with environmental ...

Perovskite solar cells are a high-efficiency, low-cost alternative to traditional silicon-based solar panels. With the perovskite solar cell industry expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2033, there’s ...

For the first time in eight years, imported solar panels to the United States are no longer met with Sec. 201 tariffs. Initiated in President Donald ...

Company strengthens regional capabilities to help businesses and organizations responsibly recycle end-of-life solar ...