Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) conducted a series of large-scale tests to investigate factors that affect flame spread ...

Every solar panel company makes bold claims about its panel efficiency, maximum wattage availability, temperature coefficient and other specs in optimal conditions. Anyone who does product testing ...

The successful test is a proof-of-concept for Overview Energy's plans to deliver solar energy to Earth from satellites. The Northern Virginia startup hopes to conduct orbital ...

Agrisolar — a practice which essentially marries agriculture and solar photovoltaic energy — is beginning to catch on around the globe, and researchers recently set out to quantify its benefits in a ...

When golf ball-sized hail started hammering Texas last spring, solar panels across the state faced their ultimate test. The verdict? Most panels emerged unscathed, proving that today's solar ...

Space-based solar power could provide round-the-clock access to renewable energy, sidestepping one of the technology's biggest limitations. Now the idea is going to get its first true test after a ...

Plug-in solar, also known as balcony solar, is a popular option in Europe, and it's now starting to be introduced in the ...

The best solar generator pairs a large-capacity rechargeable power station — a big battery, at heart — with a set of portable solar panels, making for a versatile device that can provide backup power ...

The flexible plastic solar panels could help drivers in electric vehicles charge up in remote areas. Photo: Mykola Pokhodzhay (Getty Images) Happy Earth Day, Tesla owners! A new project out of ...