Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. In 2024, rooftop solar was the fastest-growing source of ...

With bright sunny days and lots of midsummer daylight hours, solar panel owners can be smug in the knowledge they're using completely renewable power when the sun is shining. But how does their ...

Solar power is one of the great success stories in the fight against climate change. The first proper solar panel was invented back in 1881, but in the last 15 years the technology has really taken ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. Rooftop solar has become one of the fastest-growing clean energy ...

If rising energy bills have left you frustrated, you’re far from alone. Many UK households are now considering alternatives to the grid, and a solar panels setup has become a top option. As ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The young researchers gathered on the rooftop of Caltech’s engineering laboratory in Pasadena on a balmy May ...

If you’re considering installing solar panels at home, you’ve likely come across solar batteries, which are large lithium-ion packs that store excess power for when the sun isn’t shining. Using the ...

Solar power comes from the Sun so it is a renewable energy source. Life on Earth depends on the Sun. Plants convert the Sun’s light energy into chemical energy that lets them grow and survive – and ...

Using the best AC modes for solar homes can shift cooling into peak solar hours, reduce grid use and improve comfort, helping ...

A few years ago, solar power became the “cheapest electricity in history”, but it still lacked the ability to meet demand 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Since then, there have been significant ...