Plug-in solar has remained in the shadows because of a lack of safety standards and often costly requirements imposed by ...

Around a fifth of solar panels examined in a new study fail much faster than expected and some may last for only half their ...

UNSW researchers have developed a new method that reveals how solar cells are damaged by ultraviolet radiation.

A solar generator can be a lifesaver during natural disasters or power outages. Here are the two we recommend buying for both small- and large-scale use.

In a world that relies on batteries and energy supplies, there's something quite attractive about the idea of a transparent surface that can harness the power of the sun. Think about it — the windows ...

If you’ve been looking to purchase a power bank, chances are a solar power bank has at least tempted you. And why not? Power stations and solar panels are rapidly taking over the energy landscape, ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Solar panels are generally worth it if you like the idea of cheap, clean energy. Whether it’s worth it for you financially depends on a range of factors (your current energy usage, the condition of ...

Solar panels are generally worth it if you like the idea of cheap, clean energy. The main drawback is the high upfront cost of purchasing and installing the equipment. On the bright side, once that’s ...

Solar panels on Nissan's Ariya concept generate 21.2km of free driving range daily in Dubai's sunshine. The self-charging EV could slash annual charging visits from 23 to just 8 for typical UAE ...