A new solar device generates 15 times more energy: a breakthrough in thermoelectric generators converts solar heat into electricity.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is the Lead Consultant of STEM Spark Solutions. Solar power is the fastest-growing source of new electricity ...

Scientists create perovskite film semiconductors at room temperature using lasers, which is a revolution for chips and solar ...

KAUST developed a cooling technology that improves the longevity and power output of a solar cell. Image: KAUST. As solar projects spread across the world, it is no longer uncommon to see a project ...

As the year comes to a close, we're looking back at the top stories from Solar Power World in 2025. SPW readers were eager to learn more about the One Big ...

But there might be another way for new data centers to get the enormous amount of energy they plan to use. A recent report from the nonprofit Rewiring America suggests that instead of building new ...

A Rochester team engineered a new type of solar thermoelectric generator that produces 15 times more power than earlier versions. By enhancing heat absorption and dissipation rather than tweaking ...

We tested 20 solar generators to find the most versatile devices that can provide emergency backup power and fuel off-grid ...

In the late 1980s, when Switzerland was just beginning to experiment with solar power, engineers bolted a few shiny panels ...

Forget roaring lawnmowers and fuel-guzzling tractors. Today's solar companies are turning to flocks of sheep to trim grass and control weeds under solar panels. These eco-friendly grazers easily ...

WILLMAR — Amid an endless effort by cities across America to lower costs for residents and provide cleaner energy, New London has managed to strike a balance and pick up a win. Over the summer, New ...