NASA successfully conducted ground tests simulating the deployment of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's solar panels and sunshade, verifying their functionality in preparation for launch. The ...

A new 'cosmic veil' developed by engineers at the University of Surrey could help perovskite solar cells survive in space, opening a new gateway to lighter, cheaper and more efficient solar power for ...

Space-based solar panels could enable solar power to be harvested continuously instead of only when sunlight reaches Earth, reducing Europe’s need for Earth-based wind and solar by 80%, finds a study ...

A layer of dust on a solar panel may not seem like a big deal, but it's actually a major issue when it comes to a panel's functionality, efficiency, and longevity. This issue is particularly ...