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

Both solar power and wind power have grown at a remarkable rate in the last decade, and as these industries grow the waste associated with them also grows. There is currently no comprehensive plan for ...

With cold weather and snow coating our roofs, you might wonder if solar panels are still effective this time of year. So this week on Possibly we’re answering your snowy solar panel questions.

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

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints, including in Philadelphia. Now the solar industry is working to repair its reputation. By Jeff Brady, NPR August 14, 2024 The solar ...

The Westlands Solar Park near the town of Lemoore in California's San Joaquin Valley. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: Every month, California throws away enough solar and wind energy ...

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 ...

PHOENIX — Rooftop solar panels could prevent firefighters from gaining necessary access when battling a home fire, officials said. “Solar panels are, of course, placed on roofs and that can cause an ...

A recent study has found that India will generate over 11 million tonnes of solar waste by 2047 if it does not scale up recycling.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A combination of ambitious emissions reduction targets and the financial support of the Inflation Reduction Act is set to send the U.S. solar industry into overdrive in the coming years. One issue ...

If you stop to think about it, it’s a marvel that we can harness energy from the sun. But we do, thanks to solar panels equipped with photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. That’s no ...