Solar panels use the photovoltaic effect to turn sunlight into power. It's not magic, but it's surely magical. You already know that solar panels turn sunlight into electricity. But how? It almost ...

The assumption may be that solar panels won't be as effective in the winter due to the decrease in sunlight and the snow that lands atop them. Also, let's be honest, most technology isn't known for ...

With cold weather and snow coating our roofs, you might wonder if solar panels are still effective this time of year. So this week on Possibly we’re answering your snowy solar panel questions.

Solar power is already one of the fastest growing sources of electricity on the planet, yet scientists say it is still only ...

A new study highlights a semi-transparent, color-tunable solar cell designed to work in places traditional panels can't, like ...

Solar panels are an increasingly efficient, cost-effective, and higher-power-density renewable-energy source, though most ...

Solar panels are rapidly becoming a common sight on homes, but once upon a time they were little more than a rare curiosity. How did we get from using solar energy on satellites to it becoming the ...

Solar can cut utility bills and carbon footprints, but be sure you can afford the installation and have the right roof. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...