A solar generator can be a lifesaver during natural disasters or power outages. Here are the two we recommend buying for both small- and large-scale use.

With a new year comes a new season of solar car racing! The official dates for the 2026 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) and the 2026 Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) have been released.

Traditional solar fails in the windswept north. Two Swedish inventors are betting on aerodynamic resilience to solve the latitude gap ...

A team of researchers at the National University of Singapore has discovered a method for improving the durability of perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, helping to unlock the potential of this ...

Perovskite solar cells offer much higher efficiency than silicon. Cambridge researchers have developed a far more stable perovskite structure, stacking ultra-thin layers at atomic precision to improve ...

What if the future of solar energy wasn’t just brighter but fundamentally redefined? Imagine a world where solar panels are not only more efficient but also cheaper, more durable, and adaptable to ...

A group of scientists from Chinese solar module maker Longi has described in a new scientific paper the 27.81%-efficient hybrid interdigitated back-contact (HIBC) solar cell it unveiled in April 2025.

Electric HVAC systems can help you keep your home comfortable using a fraction of the energy. We spoke to experts to find out just how efficient they are. Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who ...

Scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in solar panel efficiency, indicating a transformative future for renewable energy. This development highlights advancements in solar technology, ...

Members can download this article in PDF format. Innovative photovoltaic inverters are key components driving growth in the solar-power market. Gallium-nitride (GaN) technology, in turn, is essential ...

A woman plugs her electric vehicle into a solar-powered charging station. Korea is the latest country to take solar parking seriously. Starting at the end of this month, parking lots in South Korea ...

Runergy’s latest TOPCon cell efficiency record was verified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) in Germany. Image: Runergy. Chinese solar manufacturer Runergy has reported that ...