Fluctuations in solar radiation are a problem for solar power plants as they cause problems in the power grid and other reliability issues. In a recent study, scientists aimed to deepen our ...

Imagine a field of solar panels floating silently in the endless day of Earth’s orbit. Unlike their terrestrial cousins, this space-based solar array never faces nighttime, clouds, or atmospheric ...

The new findings show a 30% rise in energy generation from the sun alongside other records this year, based on data supplied by the National Energy System Operator (NESO). An estimated 18,314GWh of ...

In 2024, the US power grid’s electricity generation increased by more than 109 TWh through the end of July, marking 4.5% growth. This surge was led by a 52 TWh increase in methane generation, while ...

Germany will lead the growth in EU solar power generation in 2024. Image: Enpal. Europe’s solar power generation is expected to increase by 50TWh this year thanks to increased capacity installations ...

Vahe Peroomian has, in the past, received basic research funding from NASA and the National Science Foundation. During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the ...

In the US in 2024, wind and solar accounted for 17% of total electricity generation, surpassing coal, which fell to a record low of 15%, according to a new report from global energy think tank Ember.

A solar power project in the Gobi Desert has moved the needle on the size and scope of global photovoltaic installations, aided by innovation in equipment and construction. The numbers tell much of ...

Solar energy is a relatively new and modern energy source compared to other renewable energy sources, like hydropower. However, there is a growing focus worldwide on solar energy and the ability to ...

Coal and utility-scale solar power each gained market share in the first half of this year, newly released data on U.S. electricity generation show. Natural gas, while still the market leader, lost ...

LITTLETON, Colorado, July 31 (Reuters) - Wildfires spewing smoke across much of the southwest United States are denting solar power output in the country's largest solar producer just as power demand ...