The solar energy revolution is happening right before our eyes. The successful transmission of solar energy from space to earth is demonstrating new possibilities for the use of solar power. The world ...

Solar power has shifted from niche technology to a central pillar of the global energy system, and the pace of change is only ...

A single gold nanoparticle tends to absorb within a narrow band. Much of its strongest response sits in visible wavelengths.

Sunbeams contain a lot of energy. But current technology for harvesting solar power doesn't capture as much as it could. Now, ...

Researchers report that gold nanospheres, named supraballs, can absorb nearly all wavelengths in sunlight — including some ...

Plug-in solar has remained in the shadows because of a lack of safety standards and often costly requirements imposed by ...

Global solar capacity has tripled in 5 years. New island projects and U.S. manufacturing exports show how solar is becoming resilient, scalable infrastructure worldwide.

A hidden pigment helps ocean algae harness sunlight without getting burned—and it may hold clues for better solar tech.

Solar cells face significant challenges when deployed in outer space, where extremes in the environment decrease the efficiency and longevity they enjoy back on Earth. University of Toledo physicists ...

Ireland, the Emerald Isle, has long been celebrated for its lush landscapes, rolling green hills, and tempestuous weather.

The report shows that Africa installed approximately 4.5 GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, representing a 54% year-on-year ...