Solar farms look like lakes from above and have been known to affect the migration patterns of birds, but this farm is getting very different results.

Air pollution significantly reduces solar energy potential in cities, highlighting the need for localized data in energy planning.

Halide perovskites are a family of materials that promise huge gains in power conversion and performance over typical silicon solar cells, but there's one problem—they're not very stable. A new study ...

What kills a solar panel? Received wisdom suggests solar panels last for around 30 years, but that's not the whole story here. "30 years is our best guess," explained Garvin Heath of the National ...

Can solar panels survive a hailstorm? This experiment showcases ice falling from above to determine what breaks first: the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Why aren’t the world’s deserts blanketed with solar panels, transforming barren landscapes into hubs of renewable energy? Below, Just Have a Think takes you through how deserts, seemingly perfect ...

Solar energy is a crucial asset in the fight against climate change, and researchers have now devised a smart approach to optimize its effectiveness. Their innovative method includes incorporating ...

Although solar power is one of our greatest green energy tools, some of the components of the solar cell are not so sustainable. A new study, aiming to find a bio-based replacement for oil-based UV ...

The local education authority makes a decision after a third fire is linked to solar panels.