Tesla has installed over 200,000 Powerwall home batteriesThat's double the number it had sold just a year ago. By S. Dent, 05.27.2021
UK’s biggest solar plant gets the official go-aheadCleve Hill Solar Park could power 91,000 homes.By A. Smajstrla, 05.29.2020
Clear skies and social distancing help Europe shatter solar energy recordsLow pollution and cool, sunny weather is increasing PV output.By N. Summers, 04.22.2020
Solar energy 'breakthrough' could replace fossil fuels in some industriesThe Bill Gates-backed startup uses AI to concentrate sunlight.By J. Fingas, 11.19.2019
Tesla and Walmart settle lawsuit over solar panel firesNeither was ready for a prolonged fight over green energy.By J. Fingas, 11.05.2019
Tesla may open 'Centers' to get around pro-dealership lawsThey could help the EV maker deliver more cars -- if it survives scrutiny.By J. Fingas, 10.12.2019
Walmart sues Tesla after solar panels catch fire at stores (updated)It claims Tesla ignored basic safety precautions.By J. Fingas, 08.20.2019
Tesla's relaunched solar power efforts include $50 panel rentalsYou could save money without having to buy outright.By J. Fingas, 08.18.2019
The world's largest solar thermal power plant is incinerating thousands of local birdsBy D. Cooper, 08.20.2014
Scientists solve solar energy's burning question: how to make it cheaper than fossil fuelsBy D. Cooper, 06.04.2014
NC State nanoflowers can boost battery and solar cell capacity, make great prom accessoriesBy J. Fingas, 10.11.2012
Sharp unveils semi-transparent solar panels, lets you see the sun while reaping its benefitsBy S. Dent, 09.26.2012
Inhabitat's Week in Green: fluorescent bulb moon, fuel-efficient supersonic jet and a toxin-eating oyster parkBy Inhabitat, 09.09.2012
Spherical glass lens concentrates sunlight by up to 10,000 times, boosts solar cell efficiencyBy A. Santos, 08.28.2012
IBM alliance sets efficiency record for solar power cells using common materialsBy J. Fingas, 08.20.2012
Inhabitat's Week in Green: energy-harvesting toilet, LED lightbulb overhaul and a floating, solar-powered resort homeBy Inhabitat, 07.01.2012
All-carbon solar cell draws power from near-infrared light, our energy future is literally that much brighterBy J. Fingas, 06.22.2012