Solar panels are mostly made of silicon, which derives from sand. Here's how that abundant substance is transformed into something that generates electricity. If you're looking to install a solar ...

The same dirt that clings to astronauts' boots may one day keep their lights on. In a study published in Device, researchers created solar cells made out of simulated moon dust. The cells convert ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

Researchers’ new method that delivers more control over halide perovskites could transform how solar cells, LEDs and lasers ...

Researchers have achieved a new level of control over the atomic structure of a family of materials known as halide ...

Organic solar cells have a photoactive layer that is made from polymers and small molecules. The cells are very thin, can be flexible, and are easy to make. However, the efficiency of these cells is ...

Renewable sources, including solar, wind, and hydro, now produce roughly a quarter of America's electricity, and when combined with wind, make up 98% of new energy capacity in the US. But how do solar ...

Scientists have discovered that they can coax a tobacco plant into growing temporary solar cells by injecting it with a genetically engineered virus. Freaky, but the process may provide us with ...

CORNING, N.Y. & NORCROSS, Ga. & MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suniva, the largest and oldest U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. 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 ...

Switch to solar with a system built for you. Solar panels can seem like magic as they convert sunlight into electricity, but we’ll explain what goes into making a solar panel so you can better ...