The magic of solar panels — that they generate energy simply using rays from the sun — also makes them tricky to turn off ...

UC Riverside researchers have unveiled a powerful new imaging technique that exposes how cutting-edge materials used in solar ...

In real-world situations, Maxeon expects, its panel will be 24.1% efficient, according to the panel's spec sheet. Environmental factors, like fluctuating temperatures, affect solar panel efficiency.

Powering your home with rooftop solar panels is great for the planet but isn't always a good deal for consumers. One of the problems might be with the way the industry was built in the first place.

Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a primary school, which started in the solar panels on the roof. Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) said the fire began shortly before 14:00 BST at ...

In the early 2000s, Germany encouraged people to install solar panels on the roofs of their homes by rewarding them with payments, known as feed-in tariffs, for sending energy to the grid.