About 33 miles south of Phoenix, Interstate 10 bisects a line of solar panels traversing the desert like an iridescent snake. The solar farm’s shape follows the path of a canal, with panels serving as ...

What if you could harness the power of the sun to generate your own energy—right in your backyard? Imagine a system so efficient it could heat water, power small appliances, or even serve as a backup ...

A DIY solar shower is constructed for easy outdoor bathing, combining sunshine, science, and slightly awkward fun.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Solar farm naysayers often throw out two major criticisms of power ...

The US’s largest solar panel maker, First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR), says it’s building the largest thin film R&D center in the Western Hemisphere. First Solar will site its new R&D center, the Jim Nolan ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Solar panels have popped up all over the Lexington area in the past few years. and people can’t get enough of the climate-friendly energy source. However, there are some ...

Ever take a look at a solar panel system and think to yourself: I could build that. The truth is that you probably can. Building a cheap, solar panel system is a fun project to take on that if done ...

A total solar eclipse will fly across North America on April 8 — and it won’t happen again for another 20 years, says NASA. You may not want to miss it, but staring at the sun for even just a few ...

The Western U.S. is home to some of the most abundant solar energy in the world. The Southwest region, from California to New Mexico, receives on average more solar radiation per day than anywhere ...

PHILADELPHIA — The solar power industry is booming and that growth helps the world meet its climate goals by replacing fossil fuels. But an emerging problem in the U.S. solar business that installs ...

The levelized cost of building a solar project in New York far exceeds the expected revenue from selling solar power, says a NYPA plan, with project success potentially depending on the sale of ...

Feb. 6—WATERTOWN — The Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency gave initial approval for a tax abatement package to a Colorado renewal energy company to create a solar farm in the town of ...