Two solar products have been recalled, one for fire hazard and the other for electric shock hazard. On March 28, SolarWorld recalled connectors sold with solar panels. Then on April 13, Bosch Solar ...

Chinese solar panel manufacturer SolarMaster Technology Co. Ltd. has recently developed a photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) panel that can be used for residential and commercial installations. “We buy ...

A research group from Ireland developed a PVT system consisting of a 170 W photovoltaic panel connected to a water tank placed at the backside of the PV module itself. The PVT module is able to ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Currently, silicon is the dominant technology for photovoltaic solar power. There are a handful of competing thin-film technologies, which are easier to manufacture but rely on more expensive raw ...

Inventors have been advancing solar technology for more than a century and a half, and improvements in efficiency and aesthetics keep on coming Elizabeth Chu and D. Lawrence Tarazano, U.S. Patent and ...

A few weeks ago, I wrote about building a simple, home backup power system forcharging phones during extended electricity outages — like that which occurred during storm Sandy. However, there’s a ...

In a single hour, the sun provides enough energy to fuel human civilization for an entire year. Solar panels can only capture at most a quarter of the sun's energy hitting them and convert it into ...