To the casual observer, solar panels are solar panels. But looks can be deceiving. In the past, solar panels had a clunky effect that ruined the aesthetics of your roof. However, thanks to ...

Solar panels and urban gardens are finally teaming up to transform rooftops into clean-energy food paradises. Researchers and city planners from New York City to São Paulo have discovered that when ...

This new hybrid solar panel captures energy from sunlight and falling raindrops, helping it produce power even during storms.

Monocrystalline, polycrystalline or thin-film? Here’s how the main types of solar panel compare on efficiency, lifespan, and the roof space you’ll need.

Discover how rainscreen façades redefine the building envelope by integrating solar technology as an architectural material.

Kicking your utility to the curb sounds like a great deal, but it's more difficult than it sounds. Here's what it takes to go off the grid with solar panels. CNET contributor Eric Mack knows all too ...