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 ...

At a glance, all solar panels might look alike, or at least very similar. Look closely and you'll notice some subtle differences, namely the color of the solar cells. Those differences can mean a lot, ...

If you’ve considered adding solar panels to your home, you’ve probably also considered the amount of money and energy you could save by doing so. The potential savings is important, of course, but it ...

Crystalline-silicon solar panels are efficient, reliable, and dominate the solar-panel market. However, new third-gen solar technology could do what c-Si solar panels cannot, including flexible, ...

Emily Rhode is a science writer, communicator, and educator with over 20 years of experience working with students, scientists, and government experts to help make science more accessible and engaging ...