Half cell solar panels, which divide conventional full-sized cells into two electrically independent halves, have moved from a niche engineering concept to an industry standard in less than a decade.

Learn how solar panels generate electricity with this step-by-step guide explaining photovoltaic cells, energy conversion, ...

The advent of offshore solar power systems heightens the need to secure greater efficiency and performance for this floating ...

Flat roofs are traditionally sites for sprawling, low-built solar arrays meant to maximize energy output within the ...

Once considered isolated incidents, spontaneous glass breakages in solar modules are becoming more frequent, highlighting the limits of some manufacturing choices and the need for closer quality ...

In general, solar PV deposited on glass is significantly more efficient than thin film, but this is the price you pay for off-world deployments. Paul Warley, CEO of Colorado-based Ascent Solar, told ...

Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT has developed a solar module cleaning system that uses structure-borne sound and targeted mechanical vibrations to dislodge dust. Researchers ...