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

Australia’s grid is buckling under the weight of its own solar success, With rooftop panels now installed on 2.7 million homes across the country, midday electricity generation regularly overwhelms ...

Solar energy is a crucial part of our clean energy future, but a new, highly efficient solar material has a hurdle that needs to be addressed. A recent study reveals how a microscopic weak spot can ...

California is considered one of the most sustainable states in the U.S., boasting a high percentage of electric and hybrid vehicles as well as several government projects to help combat and deal with ...

Wind energy infrastructure doesn’t produce power if the air isn’t moving, and solar doesn’t generate power if the sun’s not out. But that doesn’t mean that either source of energy is "worthless" ...