A group of scientists from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences designed a prototype of a solar photovoltaic tree that purportedly offers an optimal balance between energy ...

Rethinking module geometry beyond the traditional rectangle could increase rooftop PV capacity on irregular buildings by improving packing efficiency and expanding placement options.

Europe’s new red solar panels blend into terracotta roofs, generating clean energy, boost public acceptance, and are built to ...

“We see a decoupling between what modules are expected to survive based on previous industry knowledge, and what they’re actually able to survive in testing,” says Colin Sillerud. Image: CFV Labs.

Amid increasing global usage of renewable electricity, a notable surge in the demand for high-tech photovoltaic (PV) solar modules has been witnessed lately, backed by rapid advancements in solar cell ...

For many homeowners, installing rooftop solar panels seems like a smart idea to reduce electricity bills, but the upfront cost and installation complexity ...

Like EVs, solar panels are sold with warranties – but what happens when the warranty runs out? A Swiss university study of solar installations from the 1980s and ’90s found many still generating most ...

Crystalline-silicon solar panels are efficient, reliable, and dominate the solar-panel market. However, new third-gen solar technology could do what c-Si solar panels cannot, including flexible, ...

Major Chinese module manufacturer Trina Solar’s latest 210mm n-type industrial tunnel oxide passivated contact (i-TOPCon) module has achieved a maximum power output of 740.6W, a record for this type ...

How well do solar panels work for home and industry? Do readers wonder if it’s worth installing solar panels or solar water heating in their homes? Can solar panels generate enough energy to take you ...

First Solar (FSLR) buy thesis: 50% thin-film share, 44% EPS CAGR, $16.4B backlog, strong margins & FCF. Read here for a ...