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

Legal and certification changes underway in the US would unlock a market for cheaper DIY solar installations that are already ...

Light can hit a lead halide perovskite crystal that is anything but pristine and still end up as useful electric current.

Scientists at the European Commission Joint Research Centre tested two single-junction perovskite modules outdoors for one year and reported overall stable performance, supported by a new ...

Edelen Renewables will build a solar panel farm on the former Haley Pike landfill, but will pay much less for the land than ...

As manufacturing and assembly giants dictate solar panel prices from the East, a new Western Cape facility is carving out a local niche. This Paarl operation banks on rapid turnaround times and custom ...

Perovskite solar cells operated for months in low Earth orbit and tolerated radiation equivalent to decades in space, marking the most comprehensive orbital test of the technology.

A team of scientists from around the world has created the first system that can predict when and where extremely powerful ...

The Renewable Energy Development Centre has launched a national laboratory specialising in the performance and efficiency of ...

While they may appear to be insignificant, raindrops’ impact on surfaces can create measurable electrical signals when ...

Solar Cycle 25 has reached its most active phase, bringing stronger solar flares and geomagnetic storms that may affect Earth’s technology.

Hydrogen fuel is a promising alternative to fossil fuels that only emits water vapor when used and could thus help to lower greenhouse gas emissions on Earth. In the future, it could potentially be ...