Rethinking solar panel geometry beyond the traditional rectangle can unlock significant energy potential by optimizing coverage on complex, irregular rooflines.

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 ...

The sun’s energy can be increased when focused on a smaller area—just ask any kid who has burned holes in a sheet of paper with a magnifying glass. The same concept has been used for small camping ...

Solar energy is gaining popularity as a renewable power source for homes and businesses worldwide. At the heart of this technology are solar panels, which come in four distinct varieties, each with ...

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, ...

Summer is here, and if you have been planning to spend more time outdoors, a portable solar panel can be a great investment. These can keep your power stations charged wherever the sun shines, but not ...