Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

Solar panels and snow are often framed as natural enemies, but the physics of how panels generate electricity tells a more nuanced story. In cold, bright conditions, modern photovoltaic systems can ...

As more than a foot of snow fell on parts of CT on Jan. 25, a massive shift was taking place within power plants across New ...

How well do solar panels work for home and industry? Do readers wonder if it’s worth installing solar panels or solar water heating in their homes? Can solar panels generate enough energy to take you ...

New data shows nearly 70 GW of new solar generating capacity is scheduled to come online across 2026 and 2027. That’s nearly a 49% jump over current operating capacity, and a huge boost for our clean ...

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 ...

Semitransparent solar cells with natural looking color and strong heat blocking offer a realistic way for windows to generate electricity and cut energy use in large buildings. (Nanowerk Spotlight) ...

One of the common myths about solar panels is that using them to produce electricity isn't worth the expense. The Solar Energy Industries Association, or SEIA, would disagree, with "more than 8,100 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do solar panels increase the value of your home or property? Find out how to calculate the ROI of solar panels. (AFP/Getty) One of ...

With the growth of portable power stations as solar generators in the last decade, interest and competition has led to huge improvements in solar panel performance. When I began playing around with ...