Unlike fixed solar panels that remain stationary, a solar panel tracker rotates to maintain optimal alignment with sunlight, increasing energy production by 25% to 45% depending on the tracker type ...

The solar energy industry continues to innovate, striving to improve the efficiency and reliability of photovoltaic systems. One of the most promising advancements is the development of bifacial ...

Modern tools such as virtual site assessment systems, energy modeling platforms, and software for solar sales proposals have transformed how companies design systems, analyze performance, and close ...

A research team led by scientists from India's Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering has developed a tree-type of PV-wind power system for off-grid applications. “A hybrid tree is a synthetic ...

Life on the Keweenaw Peninsula offers a short weather window for summer activities but year-round options for solar power, writes researcher Ana Dyreson, assistant professor of mechanical engineering.

In the past few years, the price-per-watt for solar panels has dropped dramatically. This has led to a number of downstream effects beyond simple cost savings. For example, many commercial solar farms ...

Residential solar installations have seen a spike in recent years, with many Americans considering transitioning their energy usage to renewable sources (especially in light of new federal tax credits ...

If you’re building a new home, it makes sense to do it in a way that employs free, renewable energy when it’s available. Most home designs don’t prioritize using energy they receive from the sun, but ...