It sounds like magic: Capturing energy from the sun and converting it into electricity to run your toaster. It's science, not magic, though. Solar panels use a curious bit of science called the ...

To the casual observer, solar panels are solar panels. But looks can be deceiving. In the past, solar panels had a clunky effect that ruined the aesthetics of your roof. However, thanks to ...

Professor Yoke Khin Yap and his research group are improving the efficiency of solar cells one quantum dot at a time. × To sustainably power our digital future, the world needs more — and more ...

An overview of the idea of the solar basic service. The investment costs would quickly pay for themselves by eliminating the need for fossil fuels and could be covered, for example, by an emissions ...

University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences extension office in Sarasota County is leading a class on the basics of solar energy for Florida homeowners from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The study also points to the future: robotics, AI-driven tools, and automated engineering review systems could drive the next wave of cost reductions. By identifying which innovations work best, ...

It’s November, and the year 2025 is just around the corner. I love this time of year for many reasons, including colder temperatures, hunting season, fewer outside mosquitos biting me, and more baking ...

From the column: "Just 0.3% of the world’s land area would need to be covered with solar panels to meet all energy needs." ...

The large transparent roof on the Prius returns, and the solar panel option will now charge up the main battery as well. It seems like a complete no-brainer: Heat and light from the sun’s reliable ...