If there is no light, there is no catch, and there will be nothing to sell.” Analyn Fedelis in her boat with solar lights and radio. Credit: Nyimas Laula / UN Women But for nearly a year, Fedelis has ...

Electrons in solar materials can be launched across molecules almost as fast as nature allows, thanks to tiny atomic vibrations acting like a “molecular catapult.” In experiments lasting just 18 ...

This stunning satellite image of Ouarzazate, Morocco, was taken by Europe's Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission.

Explore how a basic LED can be used as a tiny solar cell, generating measurable voltage under sunlight. This hands-on ...

If you happen to be in the market for a small artificial sun, you may be interested to know that for about $1300, you can get a tennis-ball-sized LED array that outputs 120,000 lumens.

Legal and certification changes underway in the US would unlock a market for cheaper DIY solar installations that are already ...

After a harsh winter storm pummeled the D.C. region last month, Maryland’s two largest school districts are facing backlash for using a Muslim holiday to make up for lost class time. For years, ...

It would also make it easier for residents to connect these devices to their homes without having to sign an agreement with a utility. Although anyone can purchase balcony solar systems now, there are ...

Solar-powered gadgets have moved beyond novelty status and into everyday practicality by 2026. Improvements in panel efficiency, battery management, and compact design now allow these devices to work ...

Wikus Kruger receives funding from the GET.Transform initiative and the DANIDA Fellowship Centre. Wikus Kruger has researched renewable energy financing and procurement in Africa for 15 years. He ...

Solar didn’t just show up in 2025 – it carried the grid. A new analysis from global energy think tank Ember shows that solar power accounted for 61% of the growth in US electricity demand last year, ...

It's Light of Day Winterfest time and chances are you know the big shows by now. Those include the Willie Nile celebration at the Stone Pony and Dramarama and the Weeklings at the Wonder Bar in Asbury ...