Tech Xplore

For solar power to truly provide affordable energy access, we need to deploy it better, say researchers

Small household solar power systems have been gaining traction—and investment—as a means to provide affordable and ...

Tax credits for solar panels are available, but the catch is you can't own them

Rooftop solar installers are steering customers toward leases instead of purchases. Federal tax credits for purchased systems ...

Country's biggest solar project moving ahead in California

An enormous solar project is moving forward in California, on land that farmers have had to keep fallow as the state restricts over-pumping the aquifers they previously used to irrigate crops.
The Cool Down

Homesteader describes first winter with a DIY setup to avoid the 'sketchy' power grid: 'Ice storm knocked out power for three days'

One Tennessee homesteader installed solar panels and battery storage after becoming fed up with a "sketchy" power grid.
Tech Xplore

This special solar cell system produces both electricity and heat

Researchers have developed a solar cell system that uses mirrors to concentrate solar energy. In addition to electricity, it produces heat for a plant that will capture carbon from industrial ...
The Cool Down

Solar installer shares what he'd do differently 5 years after putting panels on own home: 'I will be fully transparent here...'

The system, installed just after he moved into his home, was designed to cover nearly 100% of electricity usage, though he ...
Space.com

Annular solar eclipse turns the sun into a dramatic 'ring of fire' today! Here's what you need to know

Today (Feb. 17), an annular solar eclipse will commence its journey across a remote region of Antarctica where it will be visible to more penguins than people. The partial solar eclipse portion of the ...

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Pakistan’s Solar Boom

By Shahnawaz Akhter Pakistan's rooftop solar revolution has been extraordinary. The country currently has around 7,000 MW capacity of net metering-based ...
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DIY Autobot Solar Robot Tutorial

Build a solar-powered Autobot robot using simple materials like cardboard, small motors, and solar panels. A creative and educational DIY project perfect for school or hobbyists. #SolarRobotDIY ...
Electrek

Tesla announces production of a new solar panel in the US

Tesla announced that it started to produce its own new solar panel at Gigafactory New York in Buffalo. The first deliveries are expected in Q1 2026. After years of neglecting its solar business, Tesla ...
Popular Mechanics

Yes, Dirt on Your Solar Panels Can Zap Their Power. Here's How to Clean Them.

Cleaning your panels once or twice a year can keep them in top shape. Always turn off your panels before cleaning them. Know where your solar array's DC shut-off is, and know/learn the procedure for ...
Wired

Africa Is Buying a Record Number of Chinese Solar Panels

Energy-starved countries on the continent have reluctantly turned to coal and gas for decades. Cheap Chinese solar panels are now finally changing the calculus. In May 2025, African countries imported ...