Often no thicker than a piece of paper, thin-film solar panels are among the least visible advancements in renewable energy technology today. Unlike traditional silicon panels, which are rigid and ...

Since 2012, UK-based Power Roll has been working on a way to print low-cost solar film to generate clean energy from sunlight. It's now one crucial step closer to manufacturing its lightweight, ...

As solar power has been developed and popularized across the globe over the last several decades, the industry has given way to more recent innovation that allows for higher efficiency in irregular ...

Forward-looking: Scientists in Finland have identified a new bio-based material that could help extend the lifespan of solar cells while reducing reliance on petroleum-based plastics. A team led by ...

Despite growing awareness around sustainability, energy-efficient solutions continue to be expensive and difficult to implement. Pavakah Energy seeks to close this gap by enabling smarter, more ...

New measurements of radio galaxies reveal that the solar system is racing through the universe at over three times the speed predicted by standard cosmology. Using highly sensitive data from multiple ...

All three of these astronomical alignments provide astronomers with opportunities to study our solar system and galaxy. And, all three involve shadows! What’s the difference between the three, you ask ...

A research group in Morocco has developed a novel solar panel cleaning system that uses transparent rolling film technology to remove dust and bird droppings efficiently. The system, which has already ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean energy ...