Solar power has transformed the way people approach outdoor adventures, especially camping, by offering reliable ways to stay powered without the hassles of traditional energy sources. Solar panels ...

Homes traditionally run on power grids, but it isn't 100% reliable. Technical problems can happen at any time, high consumer demand leads to blackouts, and there's the occasional weather disturbance ...

Owing to the rise in energy costs, many homeowners are asking, “Are solar panels worth it?”. While it depends on a range of factors, the answer, in most instances, is yes. The growing interest has ...

Solar water heating systems – also known as solar thermal systems – use energy from the sun to heat water for your showers, baths and hot taps. You'll need panels on the roof, similar to solar PV, and ...

After a contentious year-long struggle, Virginia regulators delivered a resounding victory for solar-panel owners and advocates, striking down a power company's attempt to pay less for excess ...

In your home, you probably have a handful of gadgets that rely on batteries: remotes, smoke detectors, wireless keyboards. But instead of having to replace those batteries again and again, those ...

Scientists have developed a brand new, clear coating that can be applied to any standard window to turn it into an effective solar panel – while still keeping the window largely transparent. It's the ...

I’m still quite old-school when it comes to reporting on a tradeshow — I carry my small notebook and write down insights in pen. I’m reaching the last page of the notebook I’ve carried since my first ...

Meyer Burger, the beleaguered Swiss solar panel manufacturer that filed bankruptcy earlier this year, announced today that it will not attempt to restart after failing to find an investor. The ...

Solar panels positioned in space could be harnessed to continuously supply up to 80 per cent of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050, a new study says. Researchers from King’s College London estimate ...

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