Solar power has a dark side: panels are still built to be thrown away, and we risk creating a mountain of waste that locks ...

Although sunlight is one of the cleanest forms of renewable energy available, clearing large swathes of desert habitat to ...

Scientists have found a way to make perovskite solar cells not only highly efficient but also remarkably stable, addressing ...

A group of researchers led by France's National Solar Energy Institute (INES) – a division of the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) – has investigated the reliability of ...

A new generation of 3D-printed solar cells could let buildings generate power through colorful, semi-transparent windows ...

These seven solar technologies from CES 2026 reveal how automation, new materials, and recycling are reshaping the future.

Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in solar technology by creating the world's first flexible crystalline, ...

Around 95% of solar panels on the market are made of silicon. One of the reasons silicon is a popular choice is that it’s one of the most plentiful materials available and affordable to create.

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 ...

Solar panels use sunlight to generate electricity, but they can do it around the clock, even when the sun isn't shining. Here's how. Solar energy is one of the most accessible and cleanest forms of ...

Hyundai spin-off Solarstic showcases vehicle-integrated solar tech at CES 2026, promising EV range gains and lighter design.