In Africa, where many regions benefit from plentiful sunshine throughout the year, solar water heating is a no-brainer.

Think of solar greenhouse heaters as a way to supplement existing heating systems. They're out there, but some assembly may ...

The Fraunhofer ISE has designed a novel method for assessing the potential of low-temperature heat sources for large-scale heat pumps. The five-step process was tested on the German city of Fellbach, ...

Flexible perovskite solar cells are promising for lightweight and versatile applications but their sensitivity to humidity and temperature poses a challenge to long-term durability. To address this, ...

Feb. 4, 2025 — Combining two semiconductor thin films into a tandem solar cell can achieve high efficiencies with a minimal environmental footprint. Teams have now presented a CIGS-perovskite ...

Case in point: the Ivanpah solar project. Maybe you’ve seen the unsightly, blindingly bright towers while traveling from L.A.

While space heaters are a viable option for heating your garage, it has its downsides. Here are four alternative ways that ...

With the increasing focus on sustainable living, more and more homeowners are turning to solar water heaters as an alternative to traditional electric or gas-powered systems. Whether you're ...

In response to the Jan. 24 inquiry about solar panels, I’m happy to share what we’ve learned. As you stated, Ms. Sun Spots, Efficiency Maine and the U.S. Department of Energy websites are great places ...

More than one in 10 US adults are already behind on their energy bills. Here's what you can do if you're struggling with high ...