For as long as we’ve been capturing the sun’s rays, the clouds have been the enemy. When the sky turns gray and the first drops fall, the steady stream of electrons from traditional solar panels slows ...

Despite significant efforts to build up domestic manufacturing, U.S. solar projects are still being powered by imported solar panels. Solar Power World ...

California's new community solar program is years delayed and just a handful of projects have launched in the meantime.

The farm near Florida Polytechnic University is expected to produce up to 74.8 megawatts, or enough to power 12,500 homes.

Renewable energy firm Zelestra has initiated construction on two major solar energy projects in Texas, marking the largest ...

Rethinking solar panel geometry beyond the traditional rectangle can unlock significant energy potential by optimizing coverage on complex, irregular rooflines.

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

You’ve heard solar energy is getting better, cheaper, and everywhere. But what if the next big jump isn’t happening the way you think? For years, scientists have relied on silicon — the rock-hard ...

Portable solar panels neatly ride the line between fallback options during a power outage and convenient sources of electricity on the go. Solar power is the fastest growing source of electricity in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock California regulations have made it costly and confusing for residents to install plug-in portable solar ...

This story is part of The State of Science, a series featuring science stories from public media journalists across the United States. It features reporting by Jana Rose Schleis from KBIA. In an ...

A new study shows agrivoltaics can cut maize yields in humid regions but boost soybean production in drier climates.