New research has uncovered a critical challenge in solar energy with the discovery that a considerable number of solar panels ...

Two Solarlytics units installed next to a DC combiner. DC-DC converters are one option for tackling the issue of voltage collapse. Image: Solarlytics. As solar plants age and face varying ...

PHILADELPHIA — The solar power industry is booming and that growth helps the world meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels. But an emerging problem in the U.S. solar business that installs ...

Fire damage on rooftop solar array. Thorough equipment due diligence helps mitigate risks. Image: CEA. The inverter helps prevent fires in solar systems but can also cause them if not properly ...

(via Sabine Hossenfelder) Solar power is one of the most popular sources of renewable energy, due to both its cost-effectiveness and the fact that solar panels emit zero greenhouse gases. But ...

For years, California lawmakers were stymied. But now, at a crucial juncture for electricity in America, the state is embracing an ambitious and long-awaited plan: to buy and sell far, far more power ...

Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging ...

Portable solar panels and solar battery chargers are easy-to-use devices that provide backup power to anyone who happens to be away from a working power outlet, including hikers, car campers, and even ...