Semi-transparent solar cells that could be added to windows to efficiently harvest energy from indoor light as well as the sun have been developed by an international team led by UCL researchers.

Researchers in Spain assembled an experimental solar simulator for vehicle-integrated and curved solar panels. They found that the measurements of the short-circuit current of the cells followed the ...

If you're an environmentally conscious homeowner or business owner interested in reducing your carbon footprint, you've probably considered solar panels. One such variation is flexible, or thin film, ...

Researchers have drawn inspiration from one of nature’s most efficient structures—the honeycomb—to create a new solar panel ...

As Aptera gets closer to mass-producing its solar trike, it is now disclosing who are its main partners. Elaphe, for example, will make the in-wheel motors that will move the world’s most aerodynamic ...

Solyndra’s cylindrical CIGS solar technology highlighted both the promise and challenges of unconventional PV designs, but a ...

Engineers have developed new solar panels inspired by bee honeycombs. This innovative design significantly improves sunlight ...

Dutch company Lightyear has announced that this fall it will start making the world’s first production car fitted with solar panels. The Lightyear 0 will have curved solar panels in its roof, hood and ...