Solar generation beats coal in the US for the first time ever
Record solar generation pushed the energy source ahead of coal in May
This solar-powered desalination device turns seawater into drinking water, can also extract lithium
Breakthrough solar desalination system produces fresh water without brine waste
Solar-powered cars are impractical at scale but this tiny build finds a sweet spot
This DIY solar car ditches traditional design and leans on e-bike tech
Robots just installed 100 MW of solar panels in the desert
Robots are helping humans install solar panels at previously impossible rates
Solar-powered laptops are back, and this one is built for the field
Oukitel's RG14-P solar-charging laptop aims for off-grid productivity
Researchers beam energy from a moving aircraft to test space solar power
The company plans orbital tests by 2028 and commercial power in the 2030s
Australia will offer households three hours of free solar power a day, no panels needed
Residents don't need solar panels, but must have a smart meter to benefit
Nvidia GPUs head to space next month in first step toward AI data centers in orbit
Nvidia H100 GPUs are leaving the planet
Solar panels on cars could soon power daily commutes
Integration challenges and added costs could initially limit adoption
Scientists create solar cells that generate energy from indoor light at record efficiency
Advances in perovskite technology are moving sensors and everyday gadgets closer to operating without batteries
Researchers create molecule that stores solar energy in multiple charges
This new method of artificial photosynthesis could lead to carbon-neutral fuels
Space-based solar panels could supply 80% of Europe's renewable energy by 2050
Mirrors would reflect sunlight down to receivers on Earth
Startup aims to beam sunlight from space using mirrors
Bringing sunlight to Earth at night, a bold new step in renewable energy
Scientists achieve 1,000-fold increase in solar electricity using ultra-thin layers
Breakthrough crystal tech could make solar panels more efficient and compact
Solar Orbiter sends back first live observations from the Sun's south pole
The Sun's south pole is a messy place, as far as magnetism is concerned
Beaming solar power from space is closer to reality after breakthrough Japanese test
Microwave transmission from satellites could deliver round-the-clock solar power
Sun's unpredictable outbursts are forcing satellites back to Earth sooner
Space debris on Earth is no longer a hypothetical, it's happening now
UK could require solar panels on most new homes by 2027
Forward-looking: Recent studies indicate that the widespread adoption of solar panels worldwide could significantly reduce carbon emissions and slow climate change. The United Kingdom plans to take a major step toward that goal with upcoming legislation that mandates panels on the roofs of almost all new homes.
Moon's surface can make water thanks to solar wind, NASA experiment confirms
Decades-old theory about lunar water finally proven
Rooftop solar panels could help mitigate climate change with widespread adoption
Solar panels installed on a global scale could reduce or slow climate change
Smart fabric generates heat from sunlight to keep you warm in freezing temperatures
The fabric changes color as it heats up
Oregon approved to build one of the biggest solar plants in the US
The solar farm will have a whopping 2.4 gigawatt capacity
Solar Orbiter captures highest-resolution views of Sun's surface
More details are expected during the Solar Orbiter's closest approach to the Sun
MIT engineers create solar-powered desalination system producing 5,000 liters of water daily
This could be a game-changer for inland communities where resources are scarce