Engineers create solar panels that generate electricity at night
Solar panels are cooler than night air, creating a temperature difference that can be used to produce electricity.
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These nailable solar shingles can be installed like a regular roof
If you need a new roof, might as well turn it into a solar power generator.
Why transparent solar cells could replace windows in the near future
Researchers have developed transparent solar panels that can be used as glass windows in our homes or even in our ...
Wide-scale use of solar technology in cities would almost cover their full energy needs
Most of the technologies needed are already available, and the ones still in development would only bring about small improvements.
Solar panels on half the world’s roofs could meet its entire electricity demand
Covering roofs with solar panels could significantly contribute to decarbonising global energy systems.
England’s largest Zoo to build ‘solar lion’ to make itself more eco-friendly
Quite an appropriate solution for a zoo!
Finally, some good news: Renewables continue surging trend despite the pandemic
It's been one of the best years for renewable energy.
Shade from solar panels makes for more and more diverse flowers
Bees everywhere support this message.
Own a solar panel? You’re probably lowering energy costs for all your neighbors
Renewable energy is a boon for everyon
Cheap perovskite tandem solar cell breaks new world record at 30% efficiency
The schematic structure of the tandem solar cell stack in 3D. Credit: Eike Koehnen/HZB. A crystal known to science for ...
Three-wheeled solar-powered EV allegedly has 1,000 miles of range
Electric cars and solar power may work together like a hand and a glove.
Wind and solar energy dominate new US power
Good news... but not good enough.
Startup makes breakthrough that could reduce carbon emissions by 20%
Heavy industries could replace fossil fuels with a new solar technology.
Driven by solar, renewables are set to expand by 50% in 5 years
Global renewable energy capacity will rise by 50% in five years’ time
The pros of solar energy (beyond just being ‘green’)
Solar isn't just good for the environment -- it's good for business and for communities.
Solar is now cheaper than spot electricity prices in most of Europe
The massive decrease in the cost of solar energy doesn't show any sign of stopping.
Semi-artificial photosynthesis points the way to a viable hydrogen economy
A little help from life goes a long way.
Falling battery cost might push wind and solar to 50% of global energy generation by 2050
Renewable energy is set to power the future.
How exactly do solar panels work?
Solar energy is on the rise, but how does it really work?
Chernobyl is transforming into a massive solar plant — and it’s almost done
There's some poetic justice in having Chernobyl once again produce energy -- but this time, from the Sun.