The use of solar power is growing rapidly, especially in developing regions in the tropics, as countries work toward meeting ...

I’d never heard of “net metering” until my electric bill hit $600 last February. Desperate for a way to reduce utility costs ...

I’m a fan of net metering because it forces Xcel Energy, which enjoys a monopoly in my area, to discount our bill for any ...

By hosting solar installations on commercial rooftops — underutilized space on virtually all buildings — real estate owners are turning their properties into revenue-generating assets without upfront ...

Solar panel adoption has been on the increase in recent years, as Nigerians seek viable alternatives to power deficit. Experts have warned the FG not to proceed.

The Trump administration is working to lift regulations on coal-fired power plants in the hopes of making its energy less ...

Bert Thin Films has used a copper paste on a tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) M10 solar cell with a conversion efficiency of 24%.

Most community college electrical programs teach solar — but Alpena Community College will soon be the first in Michigan where students can train on their own full-scale solar array. The solar panels ...

For people who are looking to go solar but don't want panels on their roof, a new and improved option has come along.

The first community solar project in New Mexico broke ground earlier this year, four years after legislation was adopted.

Research proves wind and solar power are more expensive than traditional sources of electricity, like coal, natural gas, and nuclear.

Solar cells are devices for converting sunlight into electricity. Their primary element is often a semiconductor which absorbs light to produce carriers of electrical charge. An applied electric ...