Solar power began as more of a novelty than a dependable energy source, but that has changed. These 10 solar panel innovations have increased reliability.

It is common for solar panels to be shaded by trees, clouds, birds or buildings. For thin-film solar technologies, however, ...

Solyndra’s cylindrical CIGS solar technology highlighted both the promise and challenges of unconventional PV designs, but a ...

The panel has an absorption area of 1.96 m2 and a weight of 27 kg per square meter. According to the manufacturer – Swiss startup TVP Solar – it may be a real booster for thermal output, by combining ...

Swedish solar energy company Midsummer has received its largest single order to date for the company's thin and lightweight ...

Mason residents are relieved after hearing the news that Mason Plains, LLC – owned by Nexamp – withdrew its application for a special-use permit for a commercial solar energy facility. A neighbor – ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...