Students have 44 extra covered parking spaces in Parking Structure 2, thanks to solar-powered laminates installed in March. The solar-powered laminates add shade and convert sunlight to electrical ...

German researchers have developed a technique for applying realistic designs to photovoltaic (PV) modules ...

Rooftop solar installation isn't possible for every homeowner. A solar installation closer to the ground is an oft-overlooked alternative. Put simply, it is what it sounds like: solar panels mounted ...

Interested in going solar? Find a Solar Energy partner near you. Traditional solar panels are rigid, so they can’t be installed on surfaces that aren’t flat. Flexible solar panels, on the other hand, ...

A research team has found an unintended consequence emerging from floating solar farms. They are 'choking' the water beneath ...

“The project is going to pay for itself plus a reduction of 30 percent immediately [in electricity costs],” said Jorge Sousa.

Thirteen Poway Unified campuses are getting solar panel structures, which are projected to save the district around $33.7 million over the next 20 years in electricity payments, according to officials ...

Researchers at Germany's Fraunhofer Institute have developed ShadeCut, a technology that applies patterned colored films to solar panels to mimic roof tiles, masonry, or custom designs.

Solar power has long been seen as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. But its everyday use still faces hurdles. Traditional panels are bulky, stiff, and completely opaque. That makes them hard to fit ...