Arinna builds solar cells specifically for spacecraft and has developed an ultrathin new material that it expects to be far ...

PHILADELPHIA — The solar power industry is booming and that growth helps the world meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels. But an emerging problem in the U.S. solar business that installs ...

Electricity prices have risen sharply over the past decade. A new, cheap solar power option could cut bills. But it’s facing ...

To the editor: Every month, California throws away enough solar and wind energy to power half a million homes — not because we don’t need it, but because our system is designed to waste it. While ...

The U.S. Department of Energy has taken direct aim at one of the most persistent misconceptions holding back rooftop solar adoption, the belief that panels stop producing electricity when clouds roll ...

PHOENIX — Rooftop solar panels could prevent firefighters from gaining necessary access when battling a home fire, officials said. “Solar panels are, of course, placed on roofs and that can cause an ...

Connecticut lawmakers are considering whether to lift restrictions on the installation of portable, plug-in solar panels that ...

Jason Chang didn't set out to solve a global energy problem. He just wanted to stop adjusting his family's solar-powered ...

Australia's rooftop solar revolution has slashed power bills and emissions, but behind the good news story, is a growing waste problem in need of an urgent solution. The industry is sounding the alarm ...

The global solar power boom, largely fueled by China's dominant manufacturing, is set to create a staggering 88 million tons of solar waste by 2050. Recycling solar panels remains costly and complex, ...

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints, including in Philadelphia. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation. By Jeff Brady, NPR August 14, 2024 The solar ...